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.io domain registration in South Africa
The favourite of tech startups, software products and developer tools.
- Best for: tech startups and apps
- No documents needed
- Free DNS management and 24/7 support
About .io
Who can register a .io domain?
Anyone, anywhere: individuals, businesses and organisations. No documents are needed.
Included
What you get with every .io domain
Free DNS management
Point your domain anywhere and edit its records from the client area.
Active in minutes
Most registrations are live within minutes of payment.
Email on your domain
Use [email protected] with any of our hosting or email plans.
Easy transfers
Move a .io domain you already own to Hostnali with its transfer code.
Renewal reminders
Reminders before it expires, and automatic renewal if you turn it on.
24/7 support
Real people across South Africa, by live chat, ticket.
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FAQ
.io domain questions
How much does a .io domain cost?
A .io domain costs R 1 849,13 for the first year and R 1 849,13 a year to renew. Transferring one to Hostnali costs R 1 774,82. Prices are in ZAR 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 R 1 774,82 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.
Get your .io domain today
From R 1 849,13 for the first year, with free DNS management and 24/7 support.