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United Kingdom
The .uk TLD is the country-code domain for the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Originally delegated in 1985, it is managed by Nominet UK and serves as the primary online identifier for UK-based individuals, businesses, and public institutions. While .uk itself is available for registration, most users register under second-level domains like .co.uk, .org.uk, or .gov.uk.
Open to any individual or legal person worldwide, with no residency requirement. However, some second-level domains (like .gov.uk, .nhs.uk, .police.uk) are restricted to specific public sector entities.
The .uk extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by Nominet UK. .uk was introduced in 1985. Registration prices start from USD 5.66 - 8.89.
Price range based on 3 registrars. Actual prices may vary.
Compare .uk domain registration and renewal prices across 3 registrars. Prices are in USD and updated daily.
| Registrar | Registration | Renewal | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| porkbun Cheapest | $5.66 | $5.66 | $0.00 |
| dynadot | $6.30 | $6.30 | — |
| resellerclub | $8.89 | $10.99 | — |
Prices checked April 7, 2026. Prices exclude ICANN fees where applicable and may vary by registrar promotions or contract terms.
The .uk domain was one of the earliest country-code TLDs, delegated on July 24, 1985. It was originally managed by JANET and later transferred to Nominet UK in 1996. Nominet replaced the previous centralized registry system with a more modern, market-driven model, expanding access to direct .uk registrations in 2014 after years of preference for second-level domains like .co.uk.
The .uk TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
The .uk TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
No residency or legal presence requirements. Domain names must be between 2 and 63 characters, contain only letters, numbers, and hyphens, and cannot start or end with a hyphen.
The .uk TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
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