Domain extensions
Register a .io domain
What a .io costs to register, renew and transfer, what the registry requires of you, and how to check whether the name you want is free.
What a .io costs
| Extension | Register | Renew | Transfer | Registry terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .io | $105.99 /yr | $70.99 /yr | $70.99 /yr | 1–10 years |
Check a .io name
The .io registry's rules
- Registration term
- 1 to 10 years at a time
- WHOIS privacy
- Available on .io
- Inbound transfer
- Adds a year to the registration
- After expiry
- Recoverable during the registry's redemption period, for a restore fee
- Accented characters
- Not supported — .io names use a–z, 0–9 and hyphens
- Who may register
- Anyone, anywhere
Extensions worth registering alongside .io
Registering the obvious alternatives stops someone else trading on your name. Each one is priced from the same catalogue.
| Extension | Register | Renew | Transfer | Registry terms |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| .comProtects your brand | $16.99 /yr | $14.99 /yr | $14.99 /yr | 1–10 years |
| .coProtects your brand | $13.99 /yr | $42.99 /yr | $42.99 /yr | 1–10 years |
| .devProtects your brand | $22.99 /yr | $16.99 /yr | $16.99 /yr | 1–10 years |
| .appSame purpose | $22.99 /yr | $19.99 /yr | $19.99 /yr | 1–10 years |
| .aiSame purpose | $308.99 /yr | $226.99 /yr | $112.99 /yr | 1–10 years |
| .netPopular choice | $21.99 /yr | $16.99 /yr | $16.99 /yr | 1–10 years |
Questions about .io domains
How much does a .io domain cost?
A .io costs $105.99 for the first year and $70.99 a year to renew. Transferring one in from another registrar costs $70.99. All three prices are per year and exclude any tax that applies in your country.
How long can I register a .io for?
Between 1 and 10 years at a time. You can renew at any point before it expires, and we turn auto-renew on by default so a domain you rely on is never lost to a missed email.
Can I transfer my .io to Zinn Digital®?
Yes. You will need the authorisation code from your current registrar and the domain must be unlocked and more than 60 days old. We never charge to transfer a domain away from us either, and your authorisation code is available on request.
Is WHOIS privacy available on .io?
Yes — .io supports WHOIS privacy, which replaces your name, address, email and phone number in the public registry record with a forwarding contact. Its price is shown in your basket before you pay.
Who can register a .io domain?
Anyone, anywhere. The .io registry sets no residency or eligibility requirement, so you can register one wherever you are based.
What else do I get with a .io domain?
DNS management, nameservers, and the option to point the domain at Zinn Digital® hosting or email in a couple of clicks. You do not need a hosting plan to buy a domain from us — and a domain you buy here is managed from the same dashboard if you later add one.