.IO domain registration

The .io domain registration gives you access to a popular domain extension that represents the British Indian Ocean Territory, but is widely used around the world – especially among technology companies, developers, and online businesses – due to its modern and stylish appeal.

Who Can Register a .IO Domain?

Anyone can register a .io domain. There are no residency or company location requirements for registration, so the domain is available worldwide. A .io domain is a paid service, and its price can be found in our price list.

Registration Requirements

To ensure a valid io. domains registration, please follow these rules:

  • Length: 3 to 63 characters (excluding the domain extension)

  • Allowed Characters:

    • Letters (a–z)

    • Numbers (0–9)

    • Hyphens ( – )

  • Hyphen Restrictions: Cannot be used at the beginning or end of the .io domains name.

  • Special Characters (like &#, etc.): Not allowed

  • Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs): Supported

Registration Period

  • .IO domain registration can be for 1 to 10 years at a time.

The .io domain extension represents the British Indian Ocean Territory, but it’s widely used around the world—especially by tech startups, developers, and online businesses—thanks to its modern, sleek appeal.

Updated on 3. Jun 2026
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