.io Domain Name Registration

.io Domain Extension Background

The .io extension is the Internet country code top-level domain name (ccTLD) assigned by IANA for the British Indian Ocean Territory, a territory of the United Kingdom situated in the Indian Ocean, halfway between Africa and Indonesia. The .io domain registry was founded in 1997 and is directed by the Internet Computer Bureau PLC.

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What Are .io Domain Registration Requirements?

What are the rules and regulations for .io registration? The applicant can be an individual or organization. The registration seeker must be a resident of the British Indian Ocean Territory or alternatively possess an administrative contact. The format for domain name registration is xx.xxx.io. The length of the domain name must be more than two characters but less than 64 characters including ‘.io.’

What Second Level .io Domains Are Available?

The following second level domains are available:

• .com.io : for commercial entities
• .net.io : for network purposes
• .gov.io : for government sites
• .org.io : for organizations
• .mil.io : for military purposes