Who can register a .rio domain?

.rio is open for registration to anyone worldwide. There are no residency, business, or eligibility requirements.

Who operates the .rio registry?

.rio is operated by Empresa Municipal de Informática SA - IPLANRIO, and was introduced in 2014. 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.

New Generic TLD

.rio

Rio de Janeiro

Type

New Generic TLD

Introduced

2014

Registry Operator

Empresa Municipal de Informática SA - IPLANRIO

Registration

Open registration, available to anyone worldwide

About .rio

The .rio TLD is a geographic domain representing the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, intended for local businesses, organizations, and residents. It is operated by Empresa Municipal de Informática SA (IPLANRIO), the city's municipal IT company. Registration is open to those with a connection to the Rio de Janeiro region.

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Frequently asked questions

Who can register a .rio domain?: .rio is open for registration to anyone worldwide. There are no residency, business, or eligibility requirements.
Who operates the .rio registry?: .rio is operated by Empresa Municipal de Informática SA - IPLANRIO, and was introduced in 2014. 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.