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.uk

United Kingdom

The official country extension for the United Kingdom. Local presence for the British market.

€20.06 / year
.UK
United Kingdom
Instant activation
Worldwide registration
DNS & SSL included

The Country Extension for the United Kingdom

.uk is the official country code top-level domain for the United Kingdom, introduced in 1985. It is managed by Nominet and is one of the oldest and largest ccTLDs worldwide.

Registration is open worldwide – there are no restrictions regarding residence or nationality. Anyone can register a .uk domain.

A .uk domain signals presence in the British market and builds trust with English-speaking customers worldwide.

At a Glance

Registry
Nominet
Introduced
1985
Registered domains
~11 million
Minimum length
1 character
IDN (special chars)
No
Restrictions
None

Who is .uk for?

Businesses with customers in the United Kingdom, e-commerce providers for the UK market, international companies with British branches, and anyone looking to reach the English-speaking market.

UNITED KINGDOM

Presence in the important British market – over 67 million inhabitants.

.uk United Kingdom
+ .us USA + .com International

English-speaking markets.

.uk
  • Local presence in UK
  • Trust with UK customers
  • Better local SEO
  • Clear market focus
.com
  • Internationally neutral
  • Globally recognized
  • No restrictions
  • Broader applicability

No restrictions

Anyone can register a .uk domain – worldwide, without restrictions.

Typical Use Case

A company expands to the United Kingdom and wants to reach local customers. Under companyname.uk, it signals local presence and builds trust in the British market.

Registry
Nominet

Non-profit organization based in Oxford, managing .uk since 1996.

Financial Hub London

The United Kingdom is the sixth-largest economy in the world.

€20.06
pro Jahr, inkl. MwSt.
  • DNS management included
  • SSL certificate included
  • No setup fee

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about .uk registration

How much does a .uk domain cost?
A .uk domain costs €20.06 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
Who can register a .uk domain?
Anyone can register a .uk domain – there are no restrictions regarding residence, nationality, or business location.
Who is .uk suitable for?
.uk is suitable for businesses with customers in the United Kingdom, e-commerce providers, international companies, and anyone looking to reach the British or English-speaking market.
How quickly is my domain active?
Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
What is the advantage of a .uk domain?
A .uk domain signals local presence in the United Kingdom and builds trust with British customers. It can also improve local search engine rankings.
How do I transfer an existing .uk domain?
Request an auth code from your current provider and enter it during the order process. The transfer takes a few days and costs the regular annual price of €20.06.

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