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.IO

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Domain names in .IO extension
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.IO regulations synopsis:

IO is the go-to choice for businesses in the technology, software, and computing sectors.

Annual domain charge: EUR 114.00

DNS Service/Web forwarding is included, at no additional cost.

Full regulations for .IO

For tech companies and software developers, the .io domain is a perfect fit because "IO" commonly stands for Input/Output. The extension is open to anyone worldwide, making it highly accessible for digital brands.
You can register as many domains as you need.
Anyone in the world can buy a .io domain without geographic restrictions.
You can register generic words, and trademarked names are fully supported.
You can use non-ASCII and native language characters in your domain name.

FAQ for domain names in .IO and British Indian Ocean Terr.

Is local company in British Indian Ocean Terr. required?

The .io domain extension is open to everyone, with no restrictions on local presence, residency, or citizenship.

Is it necessary to have a local administrative contact in British Indian Ocean Terr.?

No local admin contact is required.

Are trademarks applicable in British Indian Ocean Terr.?

Anyone in the world can register a second-level .io domain. You do not need a local address or physical presence in the British Indian Ocean Territory.

Is Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) offered?

YES

IDN characters are allowed: Supported scripts and languages include Arabic, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Danish, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, and Ukrainian.
No IDN pattern is currently available.

Are generic domains available for .IO domains?

YES

Generic .io web addresses are popular and widely accepted, especially for tech startups and software companies

How long does it take to register a .IO domain name?

7 day/s

Usually, it does not take longer than 7 day/s to register a .IO domain in British Indian Ocean Terr.. We will submit the application as soon as possible. However, we cannot offer guarantees as we have no impact on the speed of the British Indian Ocean Terr. domain authority once the domain application has been submitted.

What is the minimum number of characters a .IO domain name can consist of?

Applications for .IO domain names with less than 3 characters cannot be accepted.

What is the maximum number of characters a .IO domain name can consist of?

Applications for .IO domain names with more than 63 characters cannot be accepted.

Is it possible to register more than one British Indian Ocean Terr. domain name?

YES, unlimited

You can buy as many .io domains as you want, and many companies own more than one.

Comprehensive disclaimer for .IO domain registration:

Despite agreements regarding the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands, the .io country code remains fully active and operating normally. We will pass on info of future changes if any.

How to transfer domain names to EuropeID?

Required info:

List the domains you wish to have transferred to EuropeID into the box
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Press Send. A representative from EuropeID Support will contact you in order to process the domain transfer request

Additional info:

If you have Authorisation Codes ready, include these. If not, you can provide them later
If possible and relevant, please unlock the domains, so they are ready for transfer

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.IO domains

Domain suffix:	.IO
Country:	British Indian Ocean Terr.
Location:	Asia
.IO info rating:	4.8 / 5 in 519 votes
Rate information:

Unrestricted.

IO is the go-to choice for businesses in the technology, software, and computing sectors.

.IO domain names pricing:
1 Year registration:	EUR 114.00
Renewal:	EUR 114.00

Payment options:

Accepted payment methods for .IO domain names include Visa, Master Card, JCB, DanKort, PayPal, Visa Electron, Maestro, UnionPay, American Express, RuPay, BC, Diners Club International, Discover, Elo, Troy and wire transfer.

Last update October 9, 2026 by EuropeID

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If you need more information or have questions about the .IO domain registration or transfer, please contact us at relations@europeid.com or via phone on: +44 (0) 20 4571 1971.