.io Domain from $ 49.99 / year

.io was originally assigned as the ccTLD for British Indian Ocean Territory but has become one of the most popular domain name extensions for startups.

Benefits of Using a .io

.io operates a DNSSEC signed zone, operated on a secure, globally diverse anycast system with over 40 locations. Your domain will work securely, as expected, and fast!

  • In the tech and software development world, i/o means input/output, so .io is particularly relevant to that audience.
  • .io is shorter than three-letter gTLDs, while being different, which makes it easy to remember.

.io Specifications

Registration Period1 - 10 Years
Digits3 - 63 Digits
IDN SupportYes
Trustee ServiceNo
Nameserver Requirements1 - 13
Whois PrivacyYes
Whois Serverwhois.nic.io
IPv6 SupportYes
Registryhttp://www.nic.io/
Registry RulesTerms and Conditions
Domain Restore$ 131.91
Domain Transfer$ 71.90
Registration price / 1st year$ 49.99
Renewal price / year$ 71.90