.io domain
A domain name is a website's own unique digital identity. Domain names can be thought of as Internet addresses, similar to a phone number. A domain name always has an extension added to it. This extension is also called a Top-Level Domain (TLD). For a Dutch website, the ".nl" extension is often used; for a website that needs to be found internationally, ".com" is the best choice. A .io domain can also be chosen. The chosen extension relates to a specific type of user or is appropriate to the goals of the website. A .io domain technically belongs to the British Indian Ocean Territory. However, most .io websites do not originate from this location. This is because there are no restrictions regarding which party is entitled to use a TLD. Therefore, in practice, a .io domain has proven to be very interesting for tech-savvy communities. In that case, the letters 'io' refer to the term 'input/output'.
A .io domain is primarily used by the following parties:
- Parties that have an association with the tech industry
- A browser- or controller-based video game
- For websites of emerging Internet trends such as cryptocurrency
