.bio Domain Registrationfrom £118.58/yr
Why Choose a .bio Domain?
The .bio extension launched in 2014 and is operated by Starting Dot, with two distinct uses on the same string. For most registrants it works as a short, readable home for a personal biography or professional profile. For verified members of the organic and biological farming community, .bio also offers a validated tier requiring proof of organic certification — a niche but genuinely policed use that gives the extension credibility beyond the bio-link crowd.
Ideal for:
- Creators and influencers building link-in-bio landing pages
- Authors, speakers and consultants publishing a personal profile
- Organic farms, growers and food producers with valid certification
- Biotech startups and life sciences researchers
- Wellness practitioners, nutritionists and naturopaths
Things to know:
- Standard registrations are unrestricted — anyone, anywhere can register a .bio domain for personal or business use.
- A separate validated tier exists for certified organic operators; if you wish to use the domain to make organic claims under EU rules, you must hold valid organic certification.
- Some short, generic and dictionary terms are reserved as premium names by the registry and carry higher annual fees.
Creative .bio Domain Ideas
- sarah.bio — personal landing page collecting social links and projects
- greenfield.bio — certified organic farm shop and CSA scheme
- helix.bio — biotech startup working on synthetic biology
- speaker.bio — keynote speaker's media kit and booking page
- rootsandshoots.bio — organic veg box delivery service
- founder.bio — startup founder's portfolio and angel investing page
Frequently asked questions about .bio
Standard .bio registrations are unrestricted and open to individuals and organisations worldwide. There is also an optional validated tier for the certified organic farming sector, which requires proof of organic certification. Most buyers register at the standard tier without any documentation requirement.
You can register a .bio domain in terms of one to ten years at a time. Many registrants pick a longer term up front to lock in continuity for a personal brand or to avoid the admin of yearly renewals. You can also renew at any point during the registration period.
Yes. Provided the domain is at least 60 days old and not within 60 days of a previous transfer, you can move it across. You will need the auth or EPP code from your current registrar and to ensure the domain is unlocked. The transfer adds one extra year to the registration term.
Not for a standard registration. You only need certification if you opt into the validated organic tier or if you intend to make regulated organic claims on the site under EU or national law. For personal pages, biotech sites or general business use, no documentation is required.
After expiry the domain enters a renewal grace period of around 30 days during which you can renew at the standard fee. It then moves into a redemption period of roughly 30 days where recovery is possible but carries a higher restoration fee. After that it is released and anyone may register it.