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.IO regulations summary:

IO is ideal for companies engaged in technology, software or computing.

Annual domain fee: USD 200.00

DNS Service/Web forwarding is included, free of charge.


.IO full regulations:

For technology and software companies and users, IO is typically interpreted to mean InputOutput, making the .io domain a fitting choice for a high-tech company.
There are no specific restrictions on the number of .io domains an entity can purchase.
No local presence required. Trademarks can be used and generic .io domain names are widely used. IDN characters are also allowed.

Frequently Asked Questions for .IO domain names and British Indian Ocean Terr.
Is local company in British Indian Ocean Terr. required?
NO
There are no residency, local presence, or citizenship requirements for .io registration.
Is local admin contact in British Indian Ocean Terr. required?
NO
No, a local administrative contact in British Indian Ocean Terr. is not required in order to register .IO domain names.
Are trademarks usable in British Indian Ocean Terr.?
YES
Yes, trademarks are "usable" in .io domains.
Is Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) available?
YES
IDN characters are allowed. Supported scripts and languages include Arabic, Chinese (Simplified/Traditional), Danish, Finnish, French, German, Hungarian, Icelandic, Italian, Korean, Latvian, Lithuanian, Macedonian, Polish, Portuguese, Russian, Serbian, Spanish, Swedish, and Ukrainian.There is no IDN pattern available.
Are generic domains allowed for .IO?
YES
Yes, generic .io domain names are widely allowed and commonly used, particularly within the tech and startup communities.
How much time does it take to register .IO domain name?
7 day/s
Usually, it takes 7 day/s to register a .IO domain name in British Indian Ocean Terr.. We will file the application as soon as possible. However, we cannot provide guarantees as we have no influence on the speed of the British Indian Ocean Terr. domain authority once the application has been filed.
What is the minimum of characters allowed for .IO domains?
3
It is not possible to apply for .IO domain names with less than 3 characters.
What is the maximum of characters allowed for .IO domains?
63
It is not possible to apply for .IO domain names with more than 63 characters.
Can I register more than one British Indian Ocean Terr. domain name?
YES, unlimited
There are no specific restrictions on the number of .io domains a person can purchase, and many organizations own multiple .io domains.

How to transfer domains to Web Solutions?

Required info:

  • Enter the domains you wish to have transferred to Web Solutions into the box
  • Fill in your name and email address
  • Press Confirm. A person from Web Solutions Support will contact you, in order to process the transfer request

Additional information:

  • If you have Auth. Codes ready, include these. If not, you can send them later
  • If possible and relevant, please unlock the domains, so they are ready for transfer

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Please enter the complete company name, including legal type such as Ltd., Inc., SARL, GMBH, etc. Maximum 100 characters allowed.
Required field. Please enter first name. Maximum 50 characters allowed.
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