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.IO Domain

The .io domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the British Indian Ocean Territory. However, it has gained popularity as a domain for tech startups, online services, and gaming websites due to its association with input/output in computer science.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: Internet Computer Bureau
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.io
Introduced: 1997

Technical Details

Restrictions: No specific restrictions; open for registration by anyone worldwide.
Average Pricing: $50-$100
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nic.io/

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General Availability:1997-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

No specific restrictions; open for registration by anyone worldwide.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, originally assigned to the British Indian Ocean Territory, but widely used globally, especially in the tech industry.

Despite being a ccTLD, .io is more commonly associated with tech startups than with the British Indian Ocean Territory.The 'IO' abbreviation's similarity to 'input/output' in computing has contributed to its popularity in the tech sector.Revenue from .io domain registrations is supposed to benefit the British Indian Ocean Territory, but this has been a subject of controversy.

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Frequently Asked Questions

The .io domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the British Indian Ocean Territory. However, it has gained popularity as a domain for tech startups, online services, and gaming websites due to its association with input/output in computer science. The .IO TLD is managed by Internet Computer Bureau and was introduced in 1997.

Registration for .IO domains has the following restrictions: No specific restrictions; open for registration by anyone worldwide.

The average pricing for a .IO domain is $50-$100. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .IO domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.io. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nic.io/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .IO domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .IO provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.