Register your .io domain
Let us hear you say .io
Choose one of the snappiest extensions on the market, and jump on the bandwagon of tech companies using a .io domain.
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*Multi-year registrations only
Why choose Fasthosts for your .io domain?
24/7 expert support
If you need expert assistance or advice for your .io domain, we’re just a phone call away!
Security you can trust
Our UK data centres keep millions of .io domains (and more!) secure and running smoothly.
Unlimited email forwarding
Unlimited addresses (like help@ and sales@) divert any of your emails to the right place.
Free transfers and auto-renewals
Already own a .io domain? You can transfer your domain name to Fasthosts for free!
Complete DNS control
Enjoy full Domain Name System (DNS) control, with support for DKIM/DMARC and unlimited sub-domains.
Anycast DNS
Get global customers to your site faster than ever with free Anycast DNS. Pretty good!
What can a .io domain do for you?
If you’re a tech company or startup looking for a domain, then registering a .io domain makes a lot of sense. It’ll show prospective clients who you are and what you’re about.
Originally a country code for the British Indian Ocean Territories, .io has since become a short, snappy domain that can be used by anyone. With high availability and no clunky spelling, a .io domain is the perfect choice for a unique project.
You’ll find .io domains all over tech projects, online games and more. Commonly standing for input/output, it’s a popular choice for organisations with a technical offering and is recognised as the go-to domain for startups and side hustles.
When you use a .io domain name, you’ll have a name that’s new, exciting and shows that you’re a brand that strives to be at the forefront of technological advances – and that’s got to be a good thing if you’re a tech company yourself!
How to choose a .io domain name
Struggling to decide on the best .io domain name? We’ve got some top tips to make your website stand out.
Size does matter
While your .io domain name can be up to 63 characters, shorter ones are easier to remember and harder to misspell.
Steer clear of numbers
Using numbers in your domain name can be confusing. If you need to, consider registering a domain for each format.
Keep it simple
A domain name is the first thing people see when they find your site. Keep your .io domain short, sweet, and easy to type.
Avoid special characters
Avoid characters like exclamation marks and underscores. And if you need to use a hyphen, don’t put it first or last.
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Easy enough to get the domain you want
Easy enough to get the domain you want at a great price! Good comms all through the process
Mark Wharton
Incredibly easy to transfer domain
Incredibly easy to transfer domain and email accounts and much cheaper too
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Have you considered something else?
Looking for a different extension? Want to register more domain names
alongside your .io?
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