.com is a global extension used by businesses worldwide and is the most recognised domain extension. .in is India's country-code domain and signals a local Indian presence. For a global audience, .com is the stronger choice. For businesses targeting Indian customers specifically, .in or .co.in can work well alongside a .com registration.

Google treats all domain extensions equally for search rankings — a .com does not automatically rank higher than a .in or .net. What matters most for SEO is your website content, page speed, and backlinks. That said, .com is the most trusted extension globally and tends to get more clicks in search results, which can indirectly improve your rankings over time.

To transfer your domain to Zebrando, you need the EPP or Auth code from your current registrar. Unlock your domain at your current registrar, request the EPP code, then use our Transfer Domain option and enter the code. The transfer process typically takes 5–7 days to complete. Your domain remains active throughout the transfer.

Yes — you can register a domain name without buying a hosting plan. Your domain will be registered and held in your account with full DNS control. You can point it to any hosting provider or add a Zebrando hosting plan later. We recommend registering your domain name as soon as you decide on it, since good names get taken quickly.

When your domain expires, your website and email will stop working. Most registrars offer a grace period of 30–45 days during which you can renew without losing the domain. After the grace period, the domain enters a redemption period where recovery fees apply. After that it is released for public registration. We recommend enabling auto-renewal in your account to avoid accidental expiry.

Yes — as per NIXI (India's .IN registry) requirements, all .IN, .co.in, .net.in, .org.in, and .BHARAT domain registrations, renewals, and transfers require Aadhaar-based eKYC verification. After your domain order is placed, you will receive a verification email from Digio. You will need to complete identity verification via DigiLocker using your Aadhaar number and mobile OTP. This must be completed within 90 days — failure to do so will result in the domain being suspended by the registry. For company-owned domains, any authorised individual may complete the verification. Please ensure your registrant contact is a working mobile number (landlines are not accepted). This is a Government of India requirement and applies to all .IN domain registrars.