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Search for your software product’s .io address at DomainQ. Organise website, API and documentation connections with free Premium Anycast DNS, and review registration and renewal costs before ordering.
- IANA-listed manager
- Internet Computer Bureau Limited
- Extension type
- ccTLD
- First year / standard registration
- ₺1,899.99excl. VAT
Enter the full domain: yourbrand.io. Check availability and complete registration in your DomainQ customer panel.
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Compare DomainQ’s standard registration, renewal and transfer rates.
| Transaction | Term | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Registration Register an available, standard-priced domain with DomainQ. Search .io |
First year / standard registration | ₺1,899.99 |
| Renewal Extend your existing registration at DomainQ. Go to my DomainQ panel |
One-year renewal | ₺1,999.99 |
| Transfer Move your domain management to DomainQ; review extension-specific eligibility and term conditions. Start your transfer to DomainQ |
Transfer transaction fee | ₺1,899.99 |
Prices exclude VAT. Standard rates are shown; premium or registered domains offered for sale may have different prices. Check the term, transaction conditions and final total in the order summary.
USD and EUR amounts are approximate comparison values. Check the applicable transaction currency and total in the customer panel.
Three years at today's rates₺5,899.97
1 registration + 2 annual renewals
A planning estimate, not a three-year package or fixed-price commitment. Transfer, VAT and additional services are excluded. Future rates may change.
.io domains explained
.io is the country-code extension listed by IANA for the British Indian Ocean Territory. Technology projects use its “input/output” association; direct name.io registration does not require residence in the territory. Use a .io registered at DomainQ for your product website and developer services.
.io manager: Internet Computer Bureau
NIC.IO rules apply to your direct .io registration at DomainQ. IANA lists Internet Computer Bureau Limited as manager; NIC.IO is its registry service name. The extension remains a ccTLD despite software use, and our team can clarify the steps for your transaction.
- Extension type
- Country-code top-level domain
IANA classifies it as a ccTLD.
View source - IANA territory record
- British Indian Ocean Territory
Technology-sector use does not change the geographic IANA record.
View source - Manager
- Internet Computer Bureau Limited
This is the ccTLD manager listed by IANA.
View source - IANA registration date
- 16 September 1997
This is the extension’s IANA registration date.
View source - Residency for direct registration
- No local-residency requirement
NIC.IO permits second-level applicants from any legal jurisdiction.
View source - Registration lookup
- WHOIS
IANA lists the whois.nic.io server.
View source
When to use .io
Software products
Use it for a product website, customer portal or documentation. Check how your audience reads and pronounces the letters io.
APIs and developer services
Choose a short product name for a service aimed at technical users. Organise service endpoints and the website under appropriate subdomains.
Experimental and interactive projects
Use it for a browser tool, data visualisation or prototype. If the project will be permanent, set a renewal and maintenance budget early.
Comparing .io, .dev and .ai
Search your product name with .io, .dev and .ai at DomainQ, considering the technology association alongside each extension’s own registration rules and terms.
A general technology product
.io can suit several types of technology product. Investigate whether the matching .com belongs to another brand.
Developer-facing content
.dev can more directly describe documentation and developer tools, and requires HTTPS. Its policy is different from .io’s.
An artificial-intelligence focus
.ai suggests artificial intelligence and has a different registration term. Consider whether your product is limited to AI when choosing its name.
Register and manage .io at DomainQ
Use this page to proceed with a direct name.io registration at DomainQ; third-level names under .io have different conditions. Once registered, configure your product and API connections through DNS management in your panel.
Naming and transaction rules
- Nameserver count
- At least two
Direct-registration rules specify two operating nameservers, with no local-hosting requirement.
View source - Name limit
- At most 63 ASCII characters
This is the technical label limit. Single-character and certain short names may have special allocation conditions.
View source - Standard term
- One-year registration/renewal
NIC.IO terms specify a one-year period; check the period covered by your DomainQ offer separately.
View source - Applicant data
- Accurate and verifiable
Registrant and contact details must remain current during the registration.
View source
Before registering at DomainQ
Residency and registration level
NIC.IO allows direct second-level applications from different jurisdictions. Do not apply third-level local-residency rules to this registration.
Name and contact information
Registrant name, physical address and email details must be accurate. Check whether an available name conflicts with trademark rights.
Nameservers and hosting
Registry rules require at least two nameservers, without requiring them to be in the territory. Plan DNS service with your domain and hosting providers.
Current policies and term
Do not assume ccTLD policies are identical to .com rules. Check renewal, transfer and expiry conditions before a transaction.
How to register a domain with DomainQ
From choosing your name to managing DNS, keep your domain in one customer panel.
Search for your name at DomainQ
Check your address for availability and compare alternative extension prices. Searching alone does not reserve the name.
Complete registration in our panel
Review your registrant details, registration term and total price in your DomainQ customer panel. Keep your contact details current for renewal notifications.
Connect with your included DNS
Manage web and email records with our included Premium Anycast DNS. If you are still building your site, try SiteQ free for 15 days; our team can help with setup questions.
Technical terms and transaction details
How does ccTLD status differ from technology use?
ccTLD identifies the extension’s formal type within DNS. “Input/output” is its technology association, not a separate technical domain class.
Questions about .io at DomainQ
From choosing .io to registration and renewal: answers about your DomainQ service and the extension’s requirements.
What does .io mean?
Formally it is the country code for the British Indian Ocean Territory. Technology users also choose it for its input/output association.
Must I live in the territory to register .io?
Not for direct name.io registration. NIC.IO rules allow applicants from different jurisdictions; third-level registration conditions are separate.
Is .io only for software companies?
No. Its technology association is not a professional eligibility requirement. Applications and use remain subject to NIC.IO policies.
How should I compare cheap .io domains?
Compare registration, renewal and transfer separately. Check the final order amount for the same name and the same term.
Does .io offer an SEO advantage?
The extension does not guarantee rankings. A suitable name may aid communication with a technology audience, but content and site quality still matter.
Can a .io name contain hyphens?
Standard ASCII names can contain hyphens, but the label cannot begin or end with one. Check registration eligibility separately for short names or those subject to special allocation.
Does .io require a server in the territory?
Direct-registration rules do not require nameservers in the territory. Arrange the two operating nameservers with your DNS provider.
Can I use .io alongside .com?
Yes. If you control both, choose one as the main address and redirect the other. Registration and renewal fees are separate.
Is a .io transfer the same as a .com transfer?
A .io transfer to DomainQ follows this country-code extension’s current authorisation and term requirements; do not assume every .com rule applies. Confirm your domain’s status and any effect on its term with our team before starting.
Does .io registration include an API or hosting?
Your .io registration at DomainQ provides the domain and free Premium Anycast DNS. Choose and configure your application, API and hosting infrastructure separately, then manage their DNS connections in your customer panel.
Sources and registration rules
We use the sources below to explain extension specifications and registration rules. Our team can help with DomainQ services, registration eligibility and the transfer process.
DomainQ Domain extensionsSearch .io