# Buy a .io domain with crypto

> Buy a .io domain with crypto (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC): $32.99/year the first year, $50.49 to renew. No KYC, no card.

- URL: https://buydomainscrypto.com/tld/io/
- Last updated: 2026-10-08
- Publisher: BuyDomainsCrypto (https://buydomainscrypto.com)

Register a .io domain with BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC: $32.99/year the first year, $50.49/year to renew. No ID, only a verified email, kept private.

**Quick answer — Where can I buy a .io domain with crypto?**

You can buy a .io domain with crypto at **BuyDomainsCrypto**, with no KYC: **$32.99/year** the first year and $50.49/year to renew. Anyone can register it, from any country. WHOIS privacy: free (your contact details stay out of public WHOIS/RDAP). You pay with BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC from a prepaid balance (minimum top-up $25). No ID, no selfie: only a verified email, kept private.

## Search a .io domain

Search a domain name: https://buydomainscrypto.com/app/domains/?q=yourname.io

Popular extensions: .io ($32.99)

For .io, availability is confirmed when you place the order, not live in the search: keep a second choice ready.

## .io price per year

| Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| .io | $32.99 | $50.49 | $50.49 | Free | None |

*1 extensions · prices per year in USD*

Prices in US dollars, per year, paid from a balance you top up in crypto. Every extension is on the [pricing page](https://buydomainscrypto.com/pricing/).

## .io at a glance

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Price | $32.99/year first year · $50.49/year renewal · $50.49/year transfer |
| Type | Country code of the British Indian Ocean Territory (ccTLD) |
| Registry | Internet Computer Bureau Limited |
| Typical use | Startups, SaaS, developer tools, crypto/web3 projects |
| Who can register | Anyone, worldwide |
| WHOIS privacy | Free — your contact details stay out of public WHOIS/RDAP |
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
| DNSSEC | Yes |
| Accented names (IDN) | Yes |
| Registry cost floor | Cloudflare at-cost price on 8 October 2026: $32.00 first year, $50.00 renewal |
| Payment | Crypto only: BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC |
| KYC | None: no ID, only a verified email, kept private |

## What is a .io domain used for?

A .io domain is used by startups, SaaS products, developer tools and crypto projects. It is the country code of the British Indian Ocean Territory, run by Internet Computer Bureau, an Identity Digital company. Registration is open worldwide.

Each .io name comes with free DNS hosting with A, AAAA, CNAME, MX, TXT and CAA records, or your own nameservers (2 to 13). Auto-renewal from your balance and a free transfer code are included.

### Popular uses of .io

- **Startups and SaaS** — Short product names; developers read "io" as input/output.
- **Developer tools and APIs** — Docs, dashboards and API endpoints.
- **Crypto and web3 projects** — Protocol sites, wallets and dashboards.
- **Product launches** — Landing pages and waitlists for new products.

## Who can register a .io domain?

Anyone can register a .io domain: the registry has no residency rule. The usual question about .io is not who may register it but its long-term future, tied to the Chagos sovereignty dispute.

BuyDomainsCrypto adds no identity check of its own: no ID upload, no selfie, no KYC. Every order needs a working email address: the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). The [no-KYC page](https://buydomainscrypto.com/no-kyc-domains/) explains what we ask and what we never ask.

## Is WHOIS privacy available on .io?

Yes. WHOIS privacy on .io at BuyDomainsCrypto: free. Privacy services are allowed on .io, so the public record can show the privacy service instead of your contact details. You switch it on or off for each domain in the client area.

Your email, the only data we collect, stays with the registrar and the registry. We only release the data we hold on a Panamanian court order or an urgent request that ICANN rules require registrars to answer; in a UDRP case, the details are confirmed to the dispute provider, as ICANN requires. The registry keeps its own record under its own rules. Details for every extension are on the [WHOIS privacy page](https://buydomainscrypto.com/whois-privacy/).

## How much does a .io domain cost over 1, 2 and 5 years?

A .io domain costs $32.99 for the first year and $50.49 for each renewal year. Over several years the renewal price matters most. There is no promo code: the prices below are the ones you pay.

| Period | What you pay at BuyDomainsCrypto |
| --- | --- |
| 1 year | $32.99 |
| 2 years | $32.99 + 1 renewal at $50.49 |
| 5 years | $32.99 + 4 renewals at $50.49 |
| Transfer in | $50.49 |
| WHOIS privacy | Free |

Prices per year in US dollars, taken from your crypto balance. Registration period for .io: 1 to 10 years. Full grid on the [pricing page](https://buydomainscrypto.com/pricing/).

## How much does .io cost at other registrars?

As of 8 October 2026, per each registrar's pricing page or the domainoffer.net price comparison. Prices are per year in US dollars unless stated; the last column shows the crypto each registrar documents.

| Registrar | First year | Renewal | Crypto accepted |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| BuyDomainsCrypto | $32.99 | $50.49 | BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC (USDT on TRC-20 or ERC-20) |
| Namecheap | $32.18 | $60.98 | BTC, as a balance top-up (BTCPay or BitPay) |
| Porkbun | $28.12 | $51.80 | USDC via Coinbase Business |
| Dynadot | $28.89 | $53.50 | BTC, USDT, USDC; other coins via BitPay |
| NameSilo | $37.99 | $69.99 | BTC; ETH, LTC, USDT, USDC via Nicky |
| Spaceship | $14.98 | $51.75 | Not confirmed on its own pages |
| Gandi | $31.99 | $74.99 | BTC, ETH, BCH via BitPay |
| Hostinger | $27.39 | $75.19 | Via CoinGate, on some regional storefronts |
| Njalla | €45 a year (about $50.64) | Same flat price | BTC, LTC, XMR, ETH |
| Cloudflare Registrar (sells at cost) | $32.00 | $50.00 | No crypto documented |

*Prices checked on October 8, 2026.*

Sources: Porkbun and Dynadot pricing pages, Cloudflare via cfdomainpricing.com, the others via domainoffer.net (listed below). Some first-year prices use promotions or promo codes. Namecheap and Hostinger prices include the $0.20 ICANN fee. Njalla charges one flat yearly price in euros and registers domains in its own name. Compare 15 registrars in the [crypto registrar matrix](https://buydomainscrypto.com/data/crypto-registrar-matrix-2026/).

> **Good to know about .io** The UK–Mauritius treaty on the Chagos Islands was frozen in 2026, and .io keeps working normally (DomainIncite). Read is .io safe in 2026? before you build a long-term brand on it.

## How do I buy a .io domain with crypto?

Four steps, from search to an active domain. BuyDomainsCrypto is a domain registration service operated by DomaineGoat LLC; every domain is registered through an ICANN-accredited registrar.

1. **Search the name** — Type the name in the domain search and add the .io result to your cart.
2. **Top up in crypto** — Top up at least $25 in BTC, USDT (TRC-20 or ERC-20), USDC, ETH, SOL or LTC. The rate is locked for 30 minutes. See which coin to use.
3. **Wait for the confirmations** — The payment is checked on the blockchain. Credit takes 2 confirmations for BTC, 20 for USDT on TRC-20, 12 for ERC-20 tokens and ETH, 1 for SOL, 6 for LTC.
4. **Get your .io domain** — The order moves from Processing to Active, usually within minutes of the top-up being credited; a few extensions take a few hours. Then set DNS records, nameservers and auto-renew in My domains.

**Pay with:** Bitcoin (BTC), Tether (USDT), USD Coin (USDC), Ethereum (ETH), Solana (SOL), Litecoin (LTC) — Minimum top-up $25 · rate locked 30 minutes · no KYC

## .io domains: FAQ

### How much does a .io domain cost?

A .io domain costs $32.99 for the first year at BuyDomainsCrypto and $50.49 for each renewal year. A transfer from another registrar costs $50.49. WHOIS privacy: free. Prices are in US dollars and paid from a balance you top up in crypto. Every extension is on the [pricing page](https://buydomainscrypto.com/pricing/).

### Can I pay for a .io domain with Bitcoin or USDT?

Yes. Top up your balance with Bitcoin, USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), USDC on Ethereum, ETH, SOL or LTC. Then pay the .io domain from it. The minimum top-up is $25. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires, and it pays for new domains, renewals and transfers, but it is not refundable. Monero, Lightning, BNB Chain and cards are not accepted.

### Do I need an ID to register a .io domain?

No. BuyDomainsCrypto does not run KYC: no ID document, no selfie, no proof of address. You need a working email address: the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days). It is the only data we collect, and it is never published where privacy applies.

### How fast is a .io domain registered?

Registration starts when your top-up is credited. That takes 2 confirmations for BTC, 20 for USDT on TRC-20, 12 for ERC-20 tokens and ETH, 1 for SOL and 6 for LTC. The domain is then active usually within minutes of the top-up being credited; a few extensions take a few hours. Safety net: if a domain cannot be registered (taken in the meantime, registry refusal), the full amount goes back to your balance.

### Can I transfer my .io domain to BuyDomainsCrypto?

Yes. A transfer costs $50.49. Get the authorisation code from your current registrar and start the transfer from the client area. For country extensions such as .io, the registry decides whether a transfer extends the expiry date: support confirms it before you pay. Leaving is free: the transfer code is free, requested from the client area.

### Can my .io domain renew automatically?

Yes: automatic renewal from your balance, switched on or off for each domain. Each renewal costs $50.49 per year and is paid from your balance, so keep enough funds on the account before the expiry date. You can top up at any time in any accepted coin, and unused balance never expires.

### Who is the registrar of a .io domain bought here?

BuyDomainsCrypto is a domain registration service operated by DomaineGoat LLC. Every domain is registered through an ICANN-accredited registrar and follows ICANN rules. The .io registry adds its own rules on top. You are the registrant: the domain is in your name, with your verified email, and you keep full control of transfers.

### Is a .io domain safe to buy in 2026?

For now, .io works normally. Its long-term status depends on the Chagos sovereignty question. The UK–Mauritius treaty was frozen in 2026, as DomainIncite reported, and no change to .io has been announced. Our [.io guide](https://buydomainscrypto.com/guides/is-io-safe-2026/) explains the risk and what to plan if your business depends on the name.

### Why does a .io renewal cost more than the first year?

The .io registry discounts the first year. Cloudflare, which sells at cost, listed .io at $32.00 for the first year and $50.00 to renew on 8 October 2026. That $50.00 is the best public estimate of the registry cost of a .io renewal, so compare renewal prices before you buy.

## Other extensions paid in crypto

- [.com](https://buydomainscrypto.com/tld/com/)
- [.net](https://buydomainscrypto.com/tld/net/)
- [.org](https://buydomainscrypto.com/tld/org/)
- [.io](https://buydomainscrypto.com/tld/io/)
- [.ai](https://buydomainscrypto.com/tld/ai/)
- [.co](https://buydomainscrypto.com/tld/co/)
- [.app](https://buydomainscrypto.com/tld/app/)
- [.dev](https://buydomainscrypto.com/tld/dev/)
- [.xyz](https://buydomainscrypto.com/tld/xyz/)
- [.info](https://buydomainscrypto.com/tld/info/)
- [.me](https://buydomainscrypto.com/tld/me/)
- [.de](https://buydomainscrypto.com/tld/de/)

## Sources for .io

1. [IANA Root Zone Database: .io](https://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/io.html) — IANA (2026-10-08)
2. [Registering .io domains (Amazon Route 53 Developer Guide)](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/Route53/latest/DeveloperGuide/io.md) — Amazon Web Services (2026-10-08)
3. [.io](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.io) — Wikipedia (2026-10-08)
4. [Chagos deal on ice: .io safe for now](https://domainincite.com/31642-io-safe-for-now-as-trump-puts-chagos-deal-on-ice) — DomainIncite (2026-10-08)
5. [Domain pricing](https://porkbun.com/products/domains) — Porkbun (2026-10-08)
6. [Domain extension pricing](https://www.dynadot.com/domain/tlds) — Dynadot (2026-10-08)
7. [Cloudflare domain pricing](https://cfdomainpricing.com/) — cfdomainpricing.com (2026-10-08)
8. [.io prices across registrars](https://domainoffer.net/tld/io) — domainoffer.net (2026-10-08)

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BuyDomainsCrypto: BuyDomainsCrypto is a crypto-only domain registration service with no KYC: pay in BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC; .com costs $11.49/year with the same price to renew, free WHOIS privacy where the registry allows it.