Register a .io domain
The .io domain is popular with start-ups, software companies and developers – short, modern and instantly understood in the tech scene.
Prices incl. 20 % Austrian VAT; consumers in other EU countries pay the VAT of their billing country, businesses with a VAT ID reverse charge – calculated finally in the payment step. Registration and renewal shown separately.
Price for .io
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- Registration
- Renewal per year
Prices incl. 20 % Austrian VAT; registration and renewal shown separately.
Who is .io for?
For software products, apps, SaaS offers and developer projects. Short names are often still free as .io when they were taken as .com long ago.
Formally, .io is the country extension of the British Indian Ocean Territory; anyone may register it.
How to register your .io domain
- Enter your name above and check availability.
- Add it to the cart, choose the term and add webspace with mailboxes if you like.
- Pay securely via Stripe – once payment is received we register the domain, usually within minutes.
Frequently asked questions about .io
What does .io stand for?
Formally, .io is the country extension of the British Indian Ocean Territory. In the tech world it is read as “input/output” and therefore often chosen for software and digital projects.
How much does a .io domain cost?
You can see the current price for registration and renewal at the top of this page and in the search – both are always shown side by side. With a 2-year term you get 10 % off at purchase.
Can I transfer my existing .io domain to uptopIQ?
Yes, we transfer .io domains on request. Write to us at office@uptopiq.com – we will get back to you with the price and the process.
When is my .io domain registered?
Once payment is received, usually within minutes. In some cases we check an order manually first; you will get an e-mail as soon as everything is ready.
Can I get webspace and e-mail with it?
Yes. You can add a webspace plan in the cart – SSL certificate, mailboxes and the Plesk control panel are included with every plan.