.IO Top-Level Domain
The .io domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the British Indian Ocean Territory. However, it has gained popularity as a domain for tech startups, online services, and gaming websites due to its association with input/output in computer science.
Additional Information
What is a ccTLD?
Country Code Top-Level Domain, originally assigned to the British Indian Ocean Territory, but widely used globally, especially in the tech industry.
Fun Facts
Despite being a ccTLD, .io is more commonly associated with tech startups than with the British Indian Ocean Territory.The 'IO' abbreviation's similarity to 'input/output' in computing has contributed to its popularity in the tech sector.Revenue from .io domain registrations is supposed to benefit the British Indian Ocean Territory, but this has been a subject of controversy.