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The favourite of tech startups, developers and SaaS products.
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About .io
.io (read as "input/output") has become the domain of choice for tech products. It is more expensive than most extensions and the renewal is higher than the first year, so plan for it.
Best for
- Software and SaaS products
- Developer tools and APIs
- Tech startups
Key facts
- Who can register
- Anyone
- Popular with
- Technology companies
- Registration period
- 1 to 10 years
.io questions
How much does a .io domain cost?
At SiloLobby a .io domain costs ₦77,800 for the first year and renews at ₦139,800 a year. Transferring one in costs ₦107,000. Prices are in naira.
Is .io good for SEO?
Google treats .io as a generic extension, so it can rank worldwide like a .com.
Why is .io more expensive?
The registry sets a higher price for .io. See the first-year and renewal prices above.
How do I pay for a .io domain?
Pay in naira by card, bank transfer or USSD through Paystack, or from your SiloLobby wallet. A funded wallet also renews your domain automatically.
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