.uk registration
.uk is the country-code extension for the United Kingdom. It suits individuals, businesses, organisations and public bodies that want a clear connection with the country. Names are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis, without a special application procedure. A .uk name may contain between 1 and 63 characters. Applicants representing a United Kingdom legal entity may need to provide its entity type and registration number, where one exists. The registry may also request additional information to identify the holder and confirm compliance with its registration rules. Transfers use the registry’s registrar-tag system rather than a conventional authorisation code. After host.yt validates your transfer order, ask the current registrar to change the domain’s tag to the one supplied by host.yt. The transfer does not alter the existing expiry date, so any approaching renewal deadline should still be monitored. A change of domain holder is currently unavailable, which matters if the name is being sold or moved between people or organisations. Confirm the intended holder before registering. Once active, the domain can be connected to websites, email services and other DNS-based services through its DNS records.
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Specifications
| Registration | 8.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 8.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 8.99 EUR |
| Restore | 8.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 8.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .uk extension stand for?
uk is the country-code domain extension for the United Kingdom. It signals a direct connection with the country and is commonly suited to local businesses, organisations, public bodies, independent professionals and individuals whose audience, identity or activities are primarily based there.
Who can register a .uk domain?
Individuals and organisations can register a .uk domain on a first-come, first-served basis. Applicants representing a United Kingdom legal entity should provide the appropriate entity type and, when one exists, its official registration number as part of the holder information.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .uk?
There is no special application procedure for .uk registration. However, the registry may request additional holder information for identification or compliance checks. A United Kingdom legal entity may need to state its entity category and registration number. Other applicants do not need to supply those company-specific values.
Is .uk a good choice, and what projects suit it?
uk is a practical choice for projects focused on the United Kingdom, including company websites, local services, community initiatives, portfolios and regional publications. It gives visitors an immediate geographic signal, making it especially useful when the project’s customers, members or content are mainly connected with the country.
When does .uk make more sense than .com?
Choose .uk when a strong United Kingdom identity is more important than a globally neutral address. It provides clearer geographic positioning for local audiences. Choose .com when the project targets several countries equally or expects to expand internationally without placing one national market at the centre of its identity.
How quickly is a .uk domain registered, and how long does it last?
Registration proceeds after the order and any required holder details have been validated. Names are allocated first come, first served, so availability can change until completion. The completed registration record provides the applicable expiry date; renew the domain before that date to keep it active.
How do I transfer a .uk domain to host.yt?
Place the transfer order with host.yt and wait until it has been validated. Then ask your current registrar to replace the domain’s registrar tag with the tag supplied by host.yt. This tag change initiates the transfer. The domain’s existing expiry date remains unchanged during the process.