Domain registration
.io
Built for builders.
From $47.99/yr · USD
What is a .io domain?
.io has become shorthand for technology, startups, and developer tools. Short, modern, and memorable, it reads as forward-looking and product-focused.
If you are shipping software, an app, or anything technical, a .io tells people exactly who it is for.
.io pricing
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Register
$61.49/yr
$47.99/yr
ends Dec 31
Renew
$72.99/yr
per year
Transfer
$72.99/yr
+1 year added
Registering a .io
Search for the name you want, add it to your cart, and check out. Once payment is confirmed, your .io is registered with the registry, usually within minutes, and appears in your dashboard with managed DNS, free GDPR WHOIS redaction where it applies, and renewal reminders ready to go.
Transferring a .io
Already own a .io elsewhere? Unlock it at your current registrar, grab the authorization (EPP) code, and start the transfer with Orbit. Your remaining registration time comes with you, and most transfers add another year to keep you covered.
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.io questions, answered
- Who can register a .io domain?
- Anyone can register a .io domain through Orbit, subject to availability and the registry's standard requirements. Just search for the name you want and check out.
- How long does it take to go live?
- Most .io registrations are active within minutes. DNS changes you make afterwards propagate across the internet shortly after you save them.
- Can I transfer my .io domain to Orbit?
- Yes. If your .io domain is unlocked and past any initial registration lock, you can transfer it to Orbit and keep your remaining registration time.
- Is WHOIS privacy included?
- Eligible registrants get free GDPR redaction of their personal details on .io domains. Full Privacy Protection, which replaces your details with proxy values for everyone, is an optional paid add-on you can turn on at checkout or later from your dashboard.