Country Code TLD
.io
British Indian Ocean TerritoryBritish Indian Ocean Territory
$56.49 first year then $81.49/yr
Register .ioType
Country Code TLD
Introduced
1997
Registry Operator
Internet Computer Bureau (ICB)
Registration
Open registration, available to anyone worldwide
About .io
Officially the ccTLD for the British Indian Ocean Territory, .io has become enormously popular in the technology sector, particularly with startups, SaaS products, developer tools, and web apps. The association with "I/O" (input/output) makes it the go-to choice for tech companies.
.io pricing
| Action | Price | Term |
|---|---|---|
| Register | $56.49 | 1 year |
| Renew | $81.49 | per year |
| Transfer in | $81.49 | adds 1 year |
Prices in USD and include free WHOIS privacy and DNS management. Final price is confirmed at checkout.
Register a .io domain
Get your .io domain for $56.49 the first year, then $81.49/yr. Free WHOIS privacy included.
Check .io availabilityFrequently asked questions
- How much does a .io domain cost?
- A .io domain costs $56.49 per year to register at MyDomains.tech, and renews at $81.49 per year. Transferring an existing .io domain to us costs $81.49 and adds a year to your registration.
- Who can register a .io domain?
- .io is open for registration to anyone worldwide. There are no residency, business, or eligibility requirements.
- Who operates the .io registry?
- .io is operated by Internet Computer Bureau (ICB), and was introduced in 1997. MyDomains.tech is a domain reseller: we register through ICANN-accredited registrars, so your domain is recorded with the official registry. The sponsoring registrar varies by extension and is shown with your domain in your client area.
- Does a .io domain include WHOIS privacy?
- Yes. Every .io domain registered with MyDomains.tech includes free WHOIS privacy where the registry permits it, replacing your personal contact details in the public WHOIS record.