.bio
A .bio domain is a generic top-level domain run by Identity Digital Limited. It is one of the newer extensions, and its name stands for ‘biologique’, the French word for organic. Businesses and individuals working in organic farming, food and related products are the main people who use it.
A .bio domain is a good choice if your business sells or promotes organic food, supplements, produce or related goods, and you want a name that matches that focus. Before you register, check that the name length and character rules suit the name you want, and that your contact details are accurate.
Registration is open to anyone around the world.
- Anyone may register a .bio domain, with no local presence required.
- Your contact details must be accurate when you register.
- You must keep your contact details current for the life of the domain.
A .bio domain has a 40-day grace period after expiry, and there is no separate redemption period.
- You have a 40-day grace period after the expiry date to renew your domain.
- There is no separate redemption period.
- Renewals are made in 1-year increments, so you can renew for one year at a time.
You can transfer an existing .bio domain to Domain Central from another provider, but it takes a few steps.
- You need the authorisation (EPP) code from your current registrar, and the domain must be unlocked.
- A transfer cannot be made within 60 days of registration or of a previous transfer.
- The transfer usually completes within 5 to 7 days, and a successful transfer adds one year to the registration term.
You can change the registrant of a .bio domain without affecting its expiry date.
- The registrant change is made through the registrar.
- Changing the registrant does not change the term or the expiry date.
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