In short
The favourite of tech startups, software products and developer tools. .io costs RWF 172,585.14 for the first year, RWF 172,585.14 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) | RWF 172,585.14 |
| Renewal, per year | RWF 172,585.14 |
| Transfer to Hostnali | RWF 165,649.68 |
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 Rwanda, by live chat, ticket.
.io domain questions
How much does a .io domain cost?
A .io domain costs RWF 172,585.14 for the first year and RWF 172,585.14 a year to renew. Transferring one to Hostnali costs RWF 165,649.68. Prices are in RWF 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 RWF 165,649.68 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.