.RIO Domain
A geographic top-level domain (gTLD) representing the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It's intended for use by businesses, organizations, and individuals associated with or promoting Rio de Janeiro.
Registry & Technical Information
Registry Information
Technical Details
Launch Dates & Availability
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Registration Requirements:
Registrants must have a local presence or connection to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
Additional Information
A geographic top-level domain (gTLD) specifically associated with the city of Rio de Janeiro. It's used to promote local businesses, culture, and tourism related to Rio de Janeiro.
The .RIO domain was launched to coincide with the 2016 Summer Olympics held in Rio de Janeiro.It's one of the few city-specific top-level domains in the world.
Frequently Asked Questions
A geographic top-level domain (gTLD) representing the city of Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. It's intended for use by businesses, organizations, and individuals associated with or promoting Rio de Janeiro. The .RIO TLD is managed by Empresa Municipal de Informática SA - IPLANRIO and was introduced in 2014.
Registration for .RIO domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence or connection to Rio de Janeiro, Brazil.
The average pricing for a .RIO domain is $50. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.
WHOIS information for .RIO domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.gtlds.nic.br. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.gtlds.nic.br/ for more structured data access.
Popular registrars that support .RIO domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, 101domain, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.
The .RIO domain is a well-established gTLD with strong recognition and trust. It's suitable for various purposes including business, organization, and personal websites.