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Perfect for tech startups.

Register your domain .IO

.io

Why choose a .IO domain?

.IO is perfect for companies looking to establish themselves as industry leaders.

Establish a reliable and global presence with .IO.

Strengthen your digital presence with .IO.

.IO offers great visibility and credibility for your business.

Characteristics and Pricing of .IO

Complete features and transparent pricing for registering .IO domains.

  • .IO: The favorite extension for startups and developers.

  • With .IO, you project modernity and technological disruption.

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Lifecycle of .IO

A domain goes through different stages from registration to expiration or release. Understanding this cycle for your .IO domain helps you renew it on time and maintain your online presence.

Domain Available

Registration

Domain Active

Domain Expiration

30 DaysGrace Period

End of Grace Period

30 DaysRedemption Period

Domain Deletion

Domain Available

Important Lifecycle Notes

  • Grace Period

    After expiration, you have 30 days to renew with an additional fee. During this period, the domain may not resolve.

  • Redemption Period

    If not renewed during the grace period, the domain enters a redemption period for 30 days with an additional fee. This is the last chance to renew your domain.

  • Transfer Block

    New registrations are blocked from transferring for 60 days to prevent unauthorized transfers.

  • Auto-Renewal

    You can enable auto-renewal to make managing your domain easier and ensure its continuous operation.

Rules and Policies of .IO

Domains have rules and policies for registration, transfer, and renewal. Knowing them ensures compliance and continuity of your domain and helps prevent errors.

Allowed Characters

  • Letters, numbers, and hyphens

Registration Restrictions

  • Special characters (e.g., !, $, %, &, etc.) are not allowed for .IO.

Transfer Policies

  • .IO (ccTLD): After a new registration, the registry applies a 60-day lock before allowing transfer; Auth/EPP required.
  • .IO: Usually applies a 60-day wait post-registration; EPP required.
  • .IO: Valid EPP and domain with no disputes or locks.

Renewal Policies

  • Renewal/grace/redemption depend on the registrar (ERRP not mandatory).
  • Grace and redemption depending on the registrar; enable auto-renewal.
  • If not renewed, the domain enters suspension and then deletion by the registry.

Frequently Asked Questions

We resolve all your doubts about the .IO domain.