.io

The Internet country code top-level domain (ccTLD) .io is nominally assigned to the British Indian Ocean Territory. The domain is managed by Internet Computer Bureau Ltd, a domain name registry, with registrar services provided by Name.com.

.io
Introduced16 September 1997
TLD typeCountry code top-level domain
StatusActive
RegistryInternet Computer Bureau Ltd
Intended useEntities connected with the British Indian Ocean Territory
Actual usePopular with startup companies, browser games
Registration restrictionsNone for 2nd level registrations; 3rd level registrant must be resident of British Indian Ocean Territory
StructureRegistrations are taken directly at the second level or at third level beneath various 2nd-level labels
DocumentsTerms & Conditions; Rules
Dispute policiesDispute Resolution Policy
DNSSECyes
Registry websiteNIC.io

Google's ad targeting treats .io as a generic top-level domain (gTLD) because "users and website owners frequently see [the domain] as being more generic than country-targeted."

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