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Check .IO domain availability, register a new .IO domain, search multiple names in bulk, or transfer your existing .IO domains to NiceNIC. Built for startups, SaaS products, developer tools, AI products, API platforms, crypto projects, games, launch pages, agencies, hosting providers, domain investors, and resellers.

.IO
Renew:  $99.99 Market $74.99 $49.99 first year
Renew:  $96.99 Basic $49.99 0% off
Renew:  $95.99 Super $49.99 0% off
Renew:  $94.99 VIP $49.99 0% off

Current .IO first-year price is shown by account level. Upgrade account level for bulk registration, transfers, reseller tools, and API support.

Why choose NiceNIC for .IO

Low first-year price matters. Reliable domain management matters more.

A .IO domain can be a practical choice for ranking websites, review projects, campaigns, creator pages, brandable names, and reseller portfolios. NiceNIC supports the full path after search: registration, renewal, transfer, WHOIS privacy where available, bulk domain lists, reseller API use, and account support.

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Crypto Payment Support

Add funds and pay for domain services using supported crypto options such as USDT, BTC, ETH, and LTC. Automated crypto deposit recording helps account balances update quickly after successful confirmation, with no extra NiceNIC processing fee for automated deposits.

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Real Human Support

NiceNIC provides real human support, not only scripted replies. Our team can review your domain needs, explain practical options, and give account-level, transfer, bulk registration, and reseller suggestions to help your domain business grow.

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Fair Abuse Review Process

NiceNIC does not take arbitrary action against domains. Abuse reports are reviewed based on available evidence, policies, and registry requirements, with domain owners guided to review, fix, or explain reported issues where appropriate.

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2,500+ Domain Extensions

Manage .IO together with 2,500+ domain extensions from one NiceNIC account, including country-code, generic, and new domain extensions. This helps businesses, investors, and resellers build global domain coverage more efficiently.

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47+ Website Languages

NiceNIC supports 47+ website languages, creating a multilingual registrar experience for international users and teams. This makes domain registration, renewal, transfer, account management, and support easier across different markets.

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Reseller API for Domain Services

For hosting providers, agencies, platforms, and domain resellers, NiceNIC supports reseller API access for domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, account-level pricing, and custom nameserver services.

.IO Market Intelligence · 2026

.IO gives technology brands a concise address.

Create an online home for your software, developer tools or digital product. Pair your brand with a short .IO name that is easy to share.

📊 Observed active .IO domains 1,747,004

Webatla dataset dated 2026-09-15.

💻 Core positioning Tech / I/O

Strong fit for startups, APIs, developer tools, SaaS, AI products, and product launches.

📅 Observation date 2026-09-15

Active-domain counts as of this date.

Global TLD Market Distribution — 2026 to Date

See how the global domain market is divided across major categories. .IO belongs to the country-code domain group (ccTLDs).

ccTLDs146.3M
.COM163.6M
New gTLDs49.6M
Other Established TLDs32.9M
Source note: DNIB Q1 2026 market figures, rounded. Global categories include all extensions in each group.

Why .IO still leads startup-domain decisions

Create an online home for your software, developer tools or digital product.

Input/output meaning for tech users

.IO can connect naturally with developer tooling, APIs, platforms, data products, AI tools, dashboards, infrastructure, and software services.

Strong startup-market recognition

.IO has become familiar in startup and product-launch contexts, especially where a short, modern, non-.COM domain is acceptable to the target users.

Availability for short product names

When the preferred .COM is unavailable or expensive, a clean .IO name can be easier to brand than a long hyphenated or multi-word alternative.

.IO and Similar-Sized Country-Code Domains — 2026 to Date

Compare the size of .IO with selected country-code domains. Each bar shows the observed active-domain count for that extension.

.IO
1,747,004
.ES
1,836,028
.SE
1,434,185
.PL
2,215,811
Source note: Webatla, 2026 to date. Selected extensions compared by observed active-domain count.

Public Premium .IO Domain Sales

Publicly reported .IO sales show examples of prices paid for individual names. A past sale does not determine the value of another domain.

mint.io
$230,000
mb.io
$220,000
fluid.io
$199,995
thunder.io
$179,995
metaverse.io
$175,000
Source: DNJournal public sales reports (2021, 2024, 2025, 2026). Prices in USD.
Choose the right .IO service

Different technology projects need different .IO plans.

Startups, developer tools, agencies, and resellers use .IO in different ways.

For startups

Use .IO for a concise product, platform, or company name.

  • Check the matching brand
  • Plan email and DNS
  • Protect key variants

For developers

Use .IO when input/output and developer meaning fit the product.

  • Keep the name readable
  • Test pronunciation
  • Document ownership

For agencies

Use .IO for launch campaigns, client platforms, and product portfolios.

  • Search variants in bulk
  • Coordinate renewals
  • Review transfer status

For resellers

Offer .IO with clear notes on pricing, eligibility, renewal, and support.

  • Review account pricing
  • Use API workflows where supported
  • Support clients after launch
Domain transfer

Move .IO domains to a registrar built for safe domain management.

If you already own .IO domains elsewhere, transfer decisions should not be based only on one renewal invoice. Check transfer eligibility, ownership access, billing reliability, support response time, API needs, and long-term domain management.

1 Unlock the domainConfirm the domain is not transfer-locked at the current registrar.
2 Get the Auth Code / EPP codeRequest the authorization code from the current registrar before starting the transfer.
3 Submit the transfer through NiceNICStart the transfer, complete payment, and monitor transfer approval status.
Bulk domain registration

Search and register multiple .IO domains.

Paste multiple .IO names, remove duplicates, review the count, and continue to bulk registration. This is useful for domain investors, brand teams, agencies, hosting providers, and resellers.

Enter domains or brand keywords

Enter one name per line, with or without .IO. The tool removes duplicates and prepares a clean list for bulk registration.

Reseller API

Add domain registration to your own platform.

If your business sells hosting, websites, SaaS, agency services, or brand protection packages, NiceNIC reseller APIs can support domain registration, renewal, transfer, DNS, and account management.

✓Automated registration: create domain orders from your own platform.
✓Renewal operations: reduce manual follow-up and missed renewal risk.
✓Custom name servers: support branded hosting and DNS operations.
✓Wholesale structure: build margin with a registrar relationship designed for recurring operations.
View NiceNIC API v2
# NiceNIC API v2 endpoint
# Applies to supported domain extensions, including .com, .net, .org, ccTLDs, and new gTLDs
https://api.nicenic.net/v2/

# Required headers
Authorization: username:api_secret
Content-Type: application/json

# Check domain availability across multiple extensions
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=check&domains=example.com,example.net,mybrand.org" \
  -H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Get registration / renewal / transfer pricing for any supported extension
curl "https://api.nicenic.net/v2/?category=domain&action=get_price&domain=example.com&type=register&year=1" \
  -H "Authorization: username:api_secret" \
  -H "Content-Type: application/json"

# Change the domain value to query another TLD:
# example.com, example.net, example.org, example.ai, example.co

# Standard response format
{
  "code": 0,
  "msg": "success",
  "data": {}
}

Questions before you register or transfer a .IO?

Short answers for buyers considering .IO for startups, SaaS products, developer tools, APIs, AI products, bulk registration, transfer, WHOIS visibility, payment, or reseller/API use.

How do I check .IO domain availability?

Use the search box on this page to check .IO domain availability. Enter your preferred name, with or without .io, and continue toward registration if the name is available.

What is a .IO domain best used for?

.IO is well suited for startups, SaaS products, developer tools, API platforms, AI products, crypto projects, games, data products, open-source projects, product launches, and tech-focused landing pages.

Is .IO a generic domain or a country-code domain?

.IO is officially the country-code TLD for the British Indian Ocean Territory. In market use, however, it is widely adopted by technology companies because “IO” is associated with input/output and software products.

Can anyone register a .IO domain?

.IO registry information states that anyone, anywhere can register .IO domains. NiceNIC’s current .IO page also indicates individual and company registration are supported and no extra documents are required, subject to registry, registrar, and applicable policy requirements.

How much does a .IO domain cost at NiceNIC?

See the current first-year prices above for each NiceNIC account level. Check renewal and transfer prices before ordering, and confirm the final price at checkout.

Can I register many .IO domains in bulk?

Yes. You can paste multiple names into the bulk tool and continue to bulk .IO domain search. This is useful for startup names, SaaS products, API brands, developer tools, AI products, crypto projects, agencies, hosting providers, domain investors, and resellers.

What are the basic .IO registration rules?

.IO domains are available for 1–10 years at NiceNIC. NiceNIC’s .IO information states that .IO names may use 3–63 characters, should start and end with a letter or number, and may use letters, numbers, and hyphens subject to standard domain-name rules.

Does .IO support WHOIS privacy?

.IO is a ccTLD. NiceNIC’s .IO information states that the .IO zone does not support private registration / WHOIS contact hiding, so registrant contact information may be shown in full or in part to the public.

Can I transfer my .IO domain to NiceNIC?

Yes. To start a domain transfer, unlock the .IO domain at the current registrar, obtain the Auth Code / EPP code, confirm eligibility, and submit the transfer through NiceNIC. NiceNIC states that .IO transfers require at least a 1-year renewal.

Is NiceNIC suitable for .IO agencies, developers, hosting companies, and resellers?

Yes. NiceNIC supports bulk domain management, reseller API integration, and global TLD coverage, making it suitable for teams managing .IO startup domains, product launches, developer projects, and reseller orders.

Secure the .IO name before someone else does.

Register a new .IO, transfer an existing domain, or upgrade your account level for bulk registration and reseller API use.

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