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.io domains

Last updated July 17, 2026 03:08

Learn about the guidelines and features of .io domains.

You can register, transfer, or connect domains ending in .io to Squarespace. These are country-level domains for the British Indian Ocean Territory, but are also popular with tech companies.

The .io country code top-level domain (ccTLD) follows different rules than most other TLDs we offer. This guide covers all these requirements and exceptions.

To find a domain's price, you can search for it on our domain name search page or in your domains dashboard.

TLD features

Browse the table below to learn about the unique features and rules of registering or transferring a domain ending in .io. If you connect a .io domain to your site from a third-party provider, these guidelines don't apply.
Feature Rules
Domain renewal 15 days prior to your domain’s expiration date, we’ll attempt to renew your domain by charging the credit card attached to your site. If the charge fails, we’ll make additional attempts to charge your credit card until three days prior to the expiration date. At that point, your .io domain locks and we can’t renew it.
Expired domains If your domain expires, your next steps depend on who your registrar is: Tucows: You have 40 days after the domain’s expiration date to renew your domain using the Renew button in your domains dashboard. If you don't renew the domain within 40 days, you'll then have a 30-day redemption period to contact Tucows and request a renewal. Keep in mind, there may be a fee to restore the domain in addition to the domain’s regular renewal cost. Key-Systems: You have approximately 30 days after the domain’s expiration date to renew your domain using the Renew button in your domains dashboard. If your domain no longer appears in your domains dashboard, the option to renew it may no longer be available, but you can contact us to confirm if the domain can be reactivated. Keep in mind, there may be a redemption fee to restore the domain in addition to the current domain price. The fee varies by TLD and appears in your order summary at checkout.
Registration grace period There's no grace period to cancel these domains and no refunds. Before you register the domain, ensure that you want to keep it. Double-check the domain for typos.
Free domain offer These domains aren't eligible for the free domain offer.
Transferring to Squarespace At the time of transfer, you’ll purchase a one-year extension of your domain registration through Squarespace. You’ll keep the time remaining on your current registration, plus an additional year.
Privacy Whois privacy is available.

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