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In short
The favourite of tech startups, software products and developer tools. .io costs Ksh 12,327.51 for the first year, Ksh 12,327.51 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) | Ksh 12,327.51 |
| Renewal, per year | Ksh 12,327.51 |
| Transfer to Hostnali | Ksh 11,832.12 |
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 Kenya, by live chat, ticket and phone.
.io domain questions
How much does a .io domain cost?
A .io domain costs Ksh 12,327.51 for the first year and Ksh 12,327.51 a year to renew. Transferring one to Hostnali costs Ksh 11,832.12. Prices are in KES 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 Ksh 11,832.12 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.