.io domain lookup
Is the domain registered? With which registrar? When does it expire, and when will it become available? The data is read live from Identity Digital (Internet Computer Bureau) records. No sign-up needed.
About .io
.io is actually the country code of the British Indian Ocean Territory, but its "input/output" connotation has made it a brand among software companies, developer tools and startups. Registrations are held on Identity Digital's infrastructure on behalf of the Internet Computer Bureau.
As a country code extension, .io's rules can differ from those of .com; grace and redemption periods may vary by registrar. NicFollow reads which stage a domain is in from the status codes in its record.
When does an expired .io domain become available?
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Expiry date
A domain that is not renewed expires.
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Grace period · up to 45 days
The holder can renew at the regular price; the length depends on the registrar
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Redemption · 30 days
Only the previous holder can restore it, for an extra fee
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Pending delete · 5 days
No one can recover it
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Released
Anyone can register it again.
In total: it usually becomes available 35–80 days after expiry; the registrar sets the grace period.
Frequently asked questions
Is .io a country code extension?
Yes. .io is the country code of the British Indian Ocean Territory, but anyone in the world can register one, and it is used mostly by tech projects.
How do I find the expiry date of a .io domain?
Type the domain into the box on this page and look it up. You will see the registrar, registration and expiry dates, days remaining and nameservers. The data is read live from Identity Digital (Internet Computer Bureau) records via RDAP; no sign-up needed.
When does an expired .io domain become available?
After it expires, the domain enters a grace period of up to 45 days (it varies by registrar), a 30-day redemption period and a 5-day pending delete. That is why it usually becomes available 35 to 80 days after expiry.