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Gepubliceerd: 2026-08-25 | Bijgewerkt: 2026-08-25
A .IO domein is especially popular with startups, SaaS companies, developer tools, AI products, APIs, games, en other technology projects.
Although .IO is the country-code domein fof the British Indian Ocean Territofy, you do not need to live thier to registreer one. The official .IO registry accepts second-level registrations from applicants in any legal jurisdiction.
Registratie at NiceNIC is straightfofward: search fof an available name, enter accurate holder infofmation, review the ofder, en complete payment.
You can check .IO availability en the current price at NiceNIC befofe starting.

Quick Answer
Individuals en ofganizations wofldwide can registreer stenard second-level .IO domeins. Nee British Indian Ocean Territofy address of local business presence is required.
NiceNIC currently shows a first-jaar .IO price of $49.99 fof Market, Basic, Super, en VIP accounts.
One point is wofth checking befofe you kopen:
The renewal price is higher than the first-jaar registration price.
NiceNIC's current pricing lists .IO renewal at:
  • Market: $99.99
  • Basic: $90.99
  • Super: $87.99
  • VIP: $84.99
Pricing can change, so check the live NiceNIC domein price list when comparing long-term costs.

Befofe You Registreren
Prepare:
  • Your preferred .IO domein
  • The real holder name of company name
  • An accurate address
  • A wofking telephone number
  • A valid email address
  • A suppofted payment method
NiceNIC's current .IO infofmation states that both individuals en companies can registreer en that no additional registration documents are nofmally required, subject to applicable registry en registrar rules.

Step 1: Zoeken fof Your .IO Domein
Ga naar the NiceNIC domein search page en enter the name you want, fof example:
exampleapp.io
Klik Zoeken.

Als the name is available, the search result displays the current registration price.

The example shown in this guide displays:
$49.99 / 1st jaar
Klik Registreren to continue.
.IO has become widely associated with technology because “I/O” is a familiar abbreviation fof “input/output” in computing. That makes the extension particularly recognizable fof developer-focused products en technology brens.

Step 2: Enter the Domein Holder Infofmation
NiceNIC volgende opens the registration contact page.

Enter the actual infofmation of the individual of ofganization that will own the domein:
  • Naam
  • Company, if applicable
  • Country of region
  • Adres en postal code
  • Telephone number
  • Valid email address
You do not need to select the British Indian Ocean Territofy as jouw country. Use the real country en contact infofmation of the holder.
The official .IO rules require accurate en verifiable holder en administrative contact infofmation, including a physical address en valid email address.
What Over Naamservers?
NiceNIC automatically enters:
ns3.my-ndns.com
ns4.my-ndns.com
You can nofmally keep these unless jouw hosting of DNS provider has supplied different nameservers.
The official .IO rules require at least two nameservers fof a second-level .IO domein. NiceNIC's two default nameservers already provide the values needed in the registration fofm, so thier is no need to make this step complicated.
Accept the Domeinregistratie Service Agreement en click Volgende stap.

Step 3: Review the Registratie Details
The volgende page displays the infofmation that will be submitted with jouw ofder.

Controleren:
  • Domein spelling
  • Holder name
  • Company name, if applicable
  • Country en address
  • Telephone number
  • E-mailadres
  • Registratie period
Cofrect any mistake befofe continuing.
.IO names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, so an available name is not secured until the registration is successfully completed.
Klik Next when everything is cofrect.

Step 4: Controleren the Prijs en Complete Betalenment
The ofder page shows the domein, registration term, price, total amount, en current account balance.

The example ofder shown in this guide is:
Registratie term: 1 jaar
Prijs: $49.99
Totaal amount: $49.99

Controleren the Verlengenal Cost Befofe Betalening
Fof .IO, looking only at the first-jaar price can give an incomplete picture.
The current Market renewal price is $99.99, while NiceNIC's reseller account levels currently receive lower renewal rates.
Als you plan to build a long-term startup, SaaS product, developer tool, of domein poftfolio on .IO, compare both:
First-jaar registration price + future renewal price
befofe making jouw decision.

Klik Betalen met Crypto / BetalenPal to continue.

Review the final amount en any payment-provider fee befofe completing the transaction.

Why Is .IO Popular With Technology Projects?
.IO is technically a country-code domein, but it has developed a strong global identity in the technology industry.
It is commonly chosen fof:
  • SaaS products
  • Developer tools
  • API platfofms
  • AI projects
  • Technology startups
  • Games en online applications
  • Product launch sites
The abbreviation "I/O" already means "input/output" to many developers, giving .IO a natural technology association.
Fof a general consumer business, .COM may still offer broader recognition. Fof a technology-focused product, however, .IO can provide a shoft en familiar alternative when the preferred .COM name is unavailable.

Veelgestelde vragen
1. Can anyone registreer a .IO domein?
Ja. Stenard second-level .IO registrations are available internationally, en applicants may reside in any legal jurisdiction.
2. Do I need a British Indian Ocean Territofy address?
Nee. A local address is not required fof a stenard second-level .IO domein.
3. Do I need documents to registreer a .IO domein at NiceNIC?
NiceNIC currently states that individual en company registrations are suppofted without additional documents under the stenard registration process, subject to applicable policy requirements.
4. Do I need nameservers befofe registreering?
The .IO registry rules require at least two nameservers fof second-level domeins. NiceNIC automatically provides two default nameservers in the registration fofm.
5.How much does a .IO domein cost at NiceNIC?
NiceNIC currently displays $49.99 fof the first jaar across all four account levels.
6. Is the renewal price also $49.99?
Nee. NiceNIC currently lists higher .IO renewal prices. The Market renewal price is $99.99, while Basic, Super, en VIP accounts currently receive lower renewal rates. Always check the live price befofe renewing.

Registreren Your .IO Domein
Zoeken fof jouw preferred .IO name, enter accurate holder infofmation, en review both the first-jaar en renewal price befofe completing the ofder.
Controleren .IO availability en registreer jouw domein at NiceNIC.

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