# Transfer a .io domain to TransferOffshore

> Transfer a .io domain for $53.49: ICB registry, about 5 days and a renewal on transfer; compare the expiry after. Nameservers kept, no ID, paid in crypto.

- URL: https://transferoffshore.com/transfer/io/
- Last updated: 2026-10-19
- Publisher: TransferOffshore (https://transferoffshore.com)

**Quick answer — How do I transfer a .io domain?**

A .io transfer to TransferOffshore needs an unlocked domain and its auth code. The registry, Internet Computer Bureau, renews the name on transfer, according to registrar notes. Expect about 5 days. A .io younger than 60 days is still locked at the registry. As of 19 October 2026, the .io transfer costs **$53.49**, billed once, paid in crypto.

## Start your .io transfer

Search a domain name: https://transferoffshore.com/app/domains/transfer?name=yourdomain.io

Popular extensions: .io ($53.49)

## .io transfer facts

| Attribute | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Registry | Internet Computer Bureau (an Identity Digital company) |
| How the domain moves | EPP auth code, also used by the registry as a one-time password for some operations |
| Year added by the transfer | Yes, according to registrar notes; the number of years is not stated |
| Code validity | Not published by the registry |
| Lock after registration | 60 days after registration (registrar notes) |
| Typical time | About 5 days (registrar notes, unverified) |
| WHOIS privacy | Free |

## .io price per year

| Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| .io | $53.49 | $53.49 | $53.49 | Free | None |

*1 extensions · prices per year in USD*

## What happens when a .io domain changes registrar?

The British Indian Ocean Territory owns .io as its country code. That extension is not bound by ICANN's Transfer Policy the way gTLDs are. Its registry sets its own rules, and few of them are published in detail.

What registrar documentation says:

- The registry renews the domain when a transfer completes. CentralNic Reseller's notes confirm a renewal but not its length, so check the expiry date after the move.
- A 60-day registry lock follows a new registration, and a 5-day grace period follows a transfer.
- The auth code also serves as a one-time password for some registry operations, according to Amazon Route 53's .io page.

The extension carries a long-term question: the sovereignty of the Chagos Islands. In 2026 the UK–Mauritius treaty was shelved, and .io keeps operating normally, according to Domain Incite. A registrar change does not affect that question either way.

## What should you check before moving a .io domain?

- Confirm the domain is past its first 60 days.
- Request a new auth code just before you submit. An old code may already be used.
- Note the current expiry date, so you can compare it after the transfer.
- Startups often keep .io DNS at the registrar. Export the records, including MX and DKIM, before you start.

## What does a .io transfer cost?

$53.49 for the .io transfer, then $53.49/year to renew ([all prices](https://transferoffshore.com/pricing/)). The registry renews on transfer, so that payment buys registration time. Compare the expiry date before and after the move.

## Who uses .io domains?

Startups, SaaS products, developer tools and crypto projects use .io. Tip: if the .io carries your login or API, keep the nameservers as they are. Users notice an outage on that domain before anything else.

## .io transfer questions

### Does a .io transfer add a year?

Registrar notes say the registry renews a .io on transfer, but they do not state how many years. Note the expiry date before you start. Then compare it in My domains once the transfer shows Completed.

### Is .io safe to keep long term?

Nobody can promise that. The Chagos sovereignty question remains open, but the UK–Mauritius treaty was shelved in 2026 and .io operates normally, according to Domain Incite. Moving registrar does not change the extension's status. It only changes who manages your name.

### Why does my .io auth code stop working?

The registry can use the auth code as a one-time password for some operations, according to Amazon Route 53's documentation. A code used once may not work again. Ask your current registrar for a fresh code right before you submit the transfer.

## Sources for .io

1. [.io registry rules](https://kb.centralnicreseller.com/domains/tlds/io/) — CentralNic Reseller (2026-10-19)
2. [Amazon Route 53: .io domain rules](https://docs.aws.amazon.com/Route53/latest/DeveloperGuide/io.html) — Amazon Web Services (2026-10-19)
3. [.io safe for now as Trump puts Chagos deal on ice](https://domainincite.com/31642-io-safe-for-now-as-trump-puts-chagos-deal-on-ice) — Domain Incite (2026)
4. [Root zone record for .io](https://www.iana.org/domains/root/db/io.html) — IANA (2026-10-19)

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