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In short
The favourite of tech startups, software products and developer tools. .io costs R 1 849,13 for the first year, R 1 849,13 a year to renew. No documents are needed.
Who can register a .io domain?
Anyone, anywhere: individuals, businesses and organisations. No documents are needed.
.io prices
| Price | |
|---|---|
| Registration (first year) | R 1 849,13 |
| Renewal, per year | R 1 849,13 |
| Transfer to Hostnali | R 1 774,82 |
What you get with every .io domain
- Free DNS managementPoint your domain anywhere and edit its records from the client area.
- Active in minutesMost registrations are live within minutes of payment.
- Email on your domainUse [email protected] with any of our hosting or email plans.
- Easy transfersMove a .io domain you already own to Hostnali with its transfer code.
- Renewal remindersReminders before it expires, and automatic renewal if you turn it on.
- 24/7 supportReal people across South Africa, by live chat, ticket.
.io domain questions
How much does a .io domain cost?
A .io domain costs R 1 849,13 for the first year and R 1 849,13 a year to renew. Transferring one to Hostnali costs R 1 774,82. Prices are in ZAR and are taken from our billing system, so this page always shows the current price.
Who can register a .io domain?
Anyone, anywhere: individuals, businesses and organisations. No documents are needed.
How long does it take to register a .io domain?
Most registrations are active within minutes of payment. It can then take a few hours for the new domain to be visible everywhere on the internet.
Can I transfer my .io domain to Hostnali?
Yes. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, get its transfer (EPP) code and start the transfer from our domain transfer page. A transfer costs R 1 774,82 and adds a year to the registration. It takes 5–7 days.
Can I get a website and email on my .io domain?
Yes. Add web hosting or email hosting to publish a website and create addresses like [email protected]. You can also keep the domain with us and point it to a service elsewhere.