.io Domain Expiry Checker
Find out when a .io domain expires and what happens if nobody renews it. The registry publishes no timeline: your registrar sets the deadline.
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What happens when a .io domain is not renewed
| Phase | How long | What it means for you |
|---|---|---|
| Grace and restore | Set by your registrar | nic.io's published rules state no grace, redemption or deletion periods, so how long you can still renew depends on your registrar's terms. |
Where the .io expiry date comes from
The .io registry has no RDAP server in the IANA directory, so we query its WHOIS server instead.
WHOIS (port 43): whois.nic.io
Registry: Internet Computer Bureau Limited
Good to know about .io
- .io belongs to the British Indian Ocean Territory. If that code leaves ISO 3166-1, IANA retires a ccTLD after five years by default.
- Anyone, anywhere can register a second-level .io, but the request needs two working nameservers at the moment it is submitted.
- Third-level names such as name.com.io are only for residents of the territory and need a nameserver located there.
Last checked 2026-10-07. Sources: iana.org/domains/root/db/io.html, iana.org/help/cctld-retirement, nic.io/rules.htm
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I check when a .io domain expires?
Enter the domain in the checker above. The .io registry has no RDAP server in the IANA directory, so we query its WHOIS server instead. The result shows the expiry date and the days left.
What happens when a .io domain is not renewed?
The registry publishes no timeline: your registrar sets the deadline. nic.io's published rules state no grace, redemption or deletion periods, so how long you can still renew depends on your registrar's terms.
Can a .io domain be switched off before it expires?
Yes. nic.io's rules let the registry deactivate a .io immediately if it is told the name is used for anything sexual or pornographic or against the laws of any nation, and to suspend or delete a name used to send or advertise spam once the owner ignores a notice to stop.
Who runs the .io registry?
Internet Computer Bureau Limited. Renewal prices and the grace period you actually get are set by your registrar within the registry's rules.
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