.rio Domain

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.rio
Transfer with Auth-Code, nameserver changes, DNSSEC where supported and full control from your panel.
Register .rio Domain €11.06/1 year
Renew .rio Domain €11.06/1 year
Transfer .rio Domain €11.06
Rio de Janeiro identity

Rio de Janeiro identity

Tourism & culture

Tourism & culture

Business & Events

Business & Events

Security & support

Security & support

.RIO Domain is a GeoTLD representing the city of Rio de Janeiro. Ideal for tourism, culture, events, businesses and local communities. With registration or transfer through Domain Market you get instant activation, stable DNS and technical support.

.RIO domain features

TLD meaning: GeoTLD (city of Rio de Janeiro)
Length: 3–63 characters
Registration time: Real-time
Transfer time: ~5 days (EPP/Auth-Code)
Registrar transfer: Yes, with Auth-Code (unlock required)
Change of registrant (trade): Available per registry/registrar policies
Premium / Reserved: Special/reserved names & use commitments (where applicable)
IDN support: Yes (Portuguese IDN table)
Whois privacy: No (privacy/proxy not allowed)
DNSSEC: Yes (DS)
Registration period: 1–10 years
Renewal period: 1–10 years
Lifecycle after expiry: Standard Grace → Redemption → Pending Delete
Renewal on transfer: Typically +1 year added
City nexus: Connection to Rio municipality required (CNPJ/CPF)
Prohibited: Sub-domain services/parking pages
Nameserver requirement: Pre-configured NS that respond at registration
Nameservers allowed: 1–13 (≥2 recommended)

Terms/policies: .RIO Registration Policies, ICANN Registry Agreement (.rio), ICANN Domain Policies, IANA .rio Delegation Data.

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Frequently asked questions about .rio

What is .rio?

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.rio is a top-level domain (TLD) you can use to give your brand a more targeted identity. It works like any modern domain for websites, email, and redirects.

Who can register a .rio domain?

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In most cases registration is open to everyone. Any registry-specific rules apply to all registrars, and we follow them in the process.

How much does registration, renewal or transfer cost?

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Prices are shown separately in the table on this page. If a name is designated Premium by the registry, it may have different pricing than standard.

Can I renew after it expires?

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Yes, there is usually a grace period for renewal. Duration and any recovery fees are set by the registry, so renewing on time is safest.

Can I transfer .rio to DomainMarket?

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Yes. You will typically need the Auth/EPP code from your current registrar. Transfer usually completes within a few days, depending on the registry.

Does it support DNSSEC and Whois privacy?

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DNSSEC (DS records) can be enabled where supported by the TLD/registry. Contact privacy also depends on registry rules and service availability.

Can I use it with email and hosting?

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Yes. We provide free DNS management and you can point it to DomainMarket email/hosting or any other provider via nameservers or DNS records.

How do I register?

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Check availability using the form on this page, choose the term and complete the order. If you need help with DNS or transfer, our support team can assist.

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