The .io domain (British Indian Ocean Territory)

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Annual fee
89,90 €
Setup
0,00 €
Minimum term
12 months
Cancellation period
42 days
Transfer
89,90 €
incl. annual fee
Modification of domain data
0,00 €
Change of owner
0,00 €

All information

Here you can find all information about features, benefits, services, support and billing of the .io domain.
Domain transfer
Is it possible to transfer .io domains?
Yes
Transfer authcode
Is an auth-code required for the transfer of a .io domain?
Yes
Domain security
Can a transfer lock be set for a .io domain?
Yes
Change of ownership
Is it possible to change the owner of a .io domain?
Yes
Umlaut domain (IDN)
Can a .io domain contain special characters?
Yes
Numeric domain
Can a .io consist exclusively of digits?
No
Minimum domain length
How many characters does a .io domain have to be?
2 Character
Maximum domain length
How many characters can a .io domain be?
63 Character
Registry
What is the registry for .io domain?
Registration guidelines
Where can I find the terms and conditions for .io domains?
Contract term
12 month
Contract term after extension
12 months
Billing period
12 months
Billing period after extension
12 months
Cancellation period
42 days
Free e-mail support
Competent telephone support
Free support via our online help centre

Trends & General Information

The .io domain has existed since September 1997 and is registered as a country code ccTLD of the British Indian Ocean Territory. The domains assigned are managed by the "IO Top Level Domain Registry", a subcontractor of "Cable & Wireless". The geographic area now only includes the Chagos Archipelago, a group of islands in the Indian Ocean with around 2,000 inhabitants. Since the .io is marketed internationally, every user worldwide can buy and register the desired .io domain. 

Domestic companies in particular rely on the corresponding country-specific .io domain to strengthen their internet presence nationally. Interested visitors can immediately recognize a content orientation and search engines also rate the .io domain significantly more strongly for inquiries from the regional area than, for example, the .de domain

If you want to buy or register your desired .io domain, the domain name should meet the following requirements: 3 to 63 characters may be used, special characters and pure numeric domains are allowed.

Benefits

The .io domains are particularly suitable for websites that have a content orientation towards the Indian Ocean or the Chagos Archipelago. Both local search engines and local citizens then immediately recognize that it is a source that is probably relevant for research. Of course, any other Internet user is also free to buy or register an .io domain. It makes sense to register an .io domain in the IT sector, because the abbreviation "I/O" stands for "input/output" in computer science - with an .io domain, relevant companies can register directly in the domain name indicate alignment with regard to information technology. 

Statistics

Certainly the .io domain is one of the exotic ccTLDs, yet national companies and individuals in particular can benefit from it. The competition for .io domains is relatively low, also due to the small population of the Chagos Archipelago. Accurate figures are not announced by the responsible administration, but overall, it can be assumed that the domain is rooted high in the regional area and, with appropriate measures of search engine optimization, offers enormous potential for existing and new web projects. Another advantage: many attractive and popular Internet addresses with the ccTLD .io are still available - interested Internet service providers can easily buy and register them online. If your desired .com domain is already taken, with a bit of luck you can always buy the equivalent .io Internet address and thus avoid it elegantly. 

easyname is at your disposal: If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the customer service via the contact form - or send us an e-mail to support@easyname.com.

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