.io Domains

Buy your .io domain

Register your .io domain at VPS.org and manage its DNS records in the same control panel.

From
$33.22 /year
Renewal: $61.52/year
Prices may vary. Final price is confirmed at checkout.
Register .io domain

What is included with your .io domain

What comes with every domain registered at VPS.org.

DNS management
Manage records on ns1, ns2 and ns3.vps.org from the control panel.
Transfer lock
Unlocking a domain for transfer requires email verification.
Expiry reminders
Email reminders 30, 15, 7 and 3 days before the domain expires.

Why choose a .io domain?

The .io extension reads as input/output to any developer and has become the unofficial TLD of dev tools, open-source projects, and indie SaaS. GitHub Pages lives on github.io. Fly.io, itch.io, and hundreds of developer platforms picked .io specifically because it communicates technical intent in two characters. If your audience is engineers, .io gets read before your headline.

Popular uses for .io

Developer tools

CLIs, libraries, and platforms built for engineers, in an extension they recognize.

Open-source projects

Project sites and documentation hubs for GitHub-native communities.

Game studios & indie games

itch.io made .io familiar to indie game players, and many small studios use it too.

Well-known .io sites

Join leading brands using .io

github.io itch.io vercel.io fly.io

Frequently asked questions about .io domains

How do I register a .io domain?

Search for an available .io domain on VPS.org and complete checkout; registration usually completes within a few minutes. DNS management is included in your account.

How much does a .io domain cost?

.io registration starts from the price shown above. .io registry pricing is usually higher than for classic TLDs.

Do .io domains include free DNS?

Yes. .io domains registered at VPS.org can use DNS hosting on ns1.vps.org, ns2.vps.org and ns3.vps.org, managed from your control panel.

Can I transfer my .io domain to VPS.org?

Yes. Inbound .io transfers are supported. You will need the authorization code (EPP) from your current registrar; most transfers add one year to the registration, charged at the transfer price.

Is WHOIS privacy available for .io?

Not as a separate service. VPS.org does not add a privacy proxy to .io registrations, so check the registry's own policy on which contact details it publishes before you register.

How fast does a .io domain activate?

.io registration usually completes within a few minutes. New DNS records can take from a few minutes to a few hours to be visible everywhere.

Why choose a .io domain?

.io is a tech-industry TLD popular with developers, startups, AI projects, and SaaS companies. Short, memorable, and signals a technical or product-focused brand.

Who typically uses .io domains?

.io is a popular choice for developer tools, startups, AI / ML projects, technical documentation sites.

Can I bundle a .io domain with VPS hosting?

Yes. Point your .io domain at any VPS plan (from $2.50/month) and manage hosting and DNS in one account; you can add a free Let's Encrypt certificate on the server.

Can I use .io for email?

Yes. Set MX records for your .io domain in the DNS panel to use any email provider, or host email on your own VPS with Postfix.

What is the renewal price for .io domains?

Renewal is charged annually at the current rate shown at checkout. We send reminders 30, 15, 7, and 3 days before expiration so you never lose your .io domain.

How many years can I register a .io domain for?

.io domains are registered at checkout for the minimum period the registry requires (one year for most extensions) and renew one year at a time after that.

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Get your .io domain today

DNS management, transfer lock and expiry reminders in the VPS.org control panel.

Register .io domain