.uk
The official country extension for the United Kingdom. Local presence for the British market.
Enter a name — the extension .uk is added automatically. Or enter a complete domain with a different extension.
Bring your domain to us — including an additional year of registration, DNS management and Auto-TLS. For .
You get the AuthCode from your current registrar — depending on the extension it is also called AuthInfo, EPP code or authorization code.
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.
Presence in the important British market – over 67 million inhabitants.
English-speaking markets.
- Local presence in UK
- Trust with UK customers
- Better local SEO
- Clear market focus
- 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.
Non-profit organization based in Oxford, managing .uk since 1996.
Financial Hub London
The United Kingdom is the sixth-largest economy in the world.
- Global anycast DNS
- SSL certificate included
- No setup fee
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about .uk registration
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A .uk domain costs €21.49 per year. The price applies equally to new registrations and transfers. There is no additional setup fee.
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Anyone can register a .uk domain – there are no restrictions regarding residence, nationality, or business location.
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.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.
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Registration happens in real-time. Once the domain is confirmed, you can set up DNS records and use the domain immediately.
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A .uk domain signals local presence in the United Kingdom and builds trust with British customers. It can also improve local search engine rankings.
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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 €21.49.
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