In short
The favourite of tech startups, software products and developer tools. .io costs $103.43 for the first year, $103.43 a year to renew. No documents are needed.
Who can register a .io domain?
Anyone, anywhere: individuals, businesses and organisations. No documents are needed.
.io prices
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Registration (first year) | $103.43 |
| Renewal, per year | $103.43 |
| Transfer to Hostnali | $99.27 |
What you get with every .io domain
- Free DNS managementPoint your domain anywhere and edit its records from the client area.
- Active in minutesMost registrations are live within minutes of payment.
- Email on your domainUse you@yourname.io with any of our hosting or email plans.
- Easy transfersMove a .io domain you already own to Hostnali with its transfer code.
- Renewal remindersReminders before it expires, and automatic renewal if you turn it on.
- 24/7 supportReal people worldwide, by live chat, ticket.
.io domain questions
How much does a .io domain cost?
A .io domain costs $103.43 for the first year and $103.43 a year to renew. Transferring one to Hostnali costs $99.27. Prices are in USD and are taken from our billing system, so this page always shows the current price.
Who can register a .io domain?
Anyone, anywhere: individuals, businesses and organisations. No documents are needed.
How long does it take to register a .io domain?
Most registrations are active within minutes of payment. It can then take a few hours for the new domain to be visible everywhere on the internet.
Can I transfer my .io domain to Hostnali?
Yes. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get its transfer (EPP) code and start the transfer from our domain transfer page. A transfer costs $99.27 and adds a year to the registration. It takes 5–7 days.
Can I get a website and email on my .io domain?
Yes. Add web hosting or email hosting to publish a website and create addresses like info@yourname.io. You can also keep the domain with us and point it to a service elsewhere.