Extension
.io: the extension of tech startups
In the software world it reads as “input/output”. A strong brand signal for SaaS products, developer tools and tech startups.
- Suited to SaaS and software brands
- Short, technical look
- No documents required
.io price
$57.55/yr
3-year total $172.65
- First year
- $57.55
- Renewal
- $57.55/yr
- Transfer
- $57.55
Prices exclude VAT; VAT is added in the cart. Renewal price applies from the second year.
Search for your .io name
Developer world
.io is common on GitHub, product pages and developer tools; a technical audience recognises it right away.
Startup image
It tells investors and users that you’re a modern tech product.
Short brand
A two-letter extension keeps your name short; a good fit for logos and in-app use.
Global use
Google treats .io as a generic extension rather than a country one, so it speaks to a worldwide audience.
Tip: .io renews at a higher price than most extensions; if you’re planning long-term for your product, compare the multi-year totals.
Rules
What to know about .io
- Registry
- Identity Digital
- In use
- Since 1997
- Registration term
- 1–10 years
- Documents
- Not required
- Special characters (IDN)
- No
- DNSSEC
- Supported
- Transfer time
- 5–7 days
- WHOIS privacy
- Free
Multi-year
What you pay for each term
The first year is discounted; later years are at the renewal price. The total is below, with no surprises.
| Term | Total | Average per year |
|---|---|---|
| 1 years | $57.55 | $57.55 |
| 2 years | $115.10 | $57.55 |
| 3 years | $172.65 | $57.55 |
| 5 years | $287.76 | $57.55 |
| 10 years | $575.51 | $57.55 |
Included
What comes with every .io registration
Free DNS management
A, CNAME, MX and TXT records from the panel; changes go live in minutes.
Transfer lock
Your domain can’t be moved to another provider without your permission.
Email forwarding
Forward mail sent to info@yourdomain to your existing inbox.
WHOIS privacy
On supported extensions, your name and address don’t appear in the record.
Auto-renewal
Reminders 30, 7 and 1 day before expiry; automatic if you prefer.
One panel
Domains, hosting and email in the same account; no passwords kept elsewhere.
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FAQ
Questions about .io
If you can’t find what you need, write to us; we reply the same day.
Our sales team can suggest a plan for your needs.
Anyone; there are no country or document requirements.
Between 1 and 10 years.
No. Google treats .io as a generic extension; your site isn’t tied to a specific country.
The registry’s wholesale price is high. We show the first-year and renewal prices clearly in the same place.
Yes; a transfer includes a one-year extension. Transfers aren’t possible in the first 60 days after registration.
Get your .io name today
Search the name, pick a term, add it to your cart. Human support is there for setup and DNS settings.
No setup fee · No commitment · 14-day refund