United Kingdom domain registration

Register a .uk domain

Q: How much does a .uk domain cost?

The current Truehost prices shown on this page are [th_price tld="uk"] to register, [th_price tld="uk" type="renew"] to renew and [th_price tld="uk" type="transfer"] to transfer. Checkout confirms the final amount.

Search for a name registered directly before .uk and see the registration price before checkout.

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UK domain extension

What is the .uk domain extension?

.uk is the United Kingdom country-code top-level domain (ccTLD). A .uk domain such as northstar.uk places your chosen name immediately before the extension, without the extra category used by .co.uk or .org.uk.

Shorter to type. The address contains only your chosen name and .uk.
Easy to say. There are fewer parts to repeat in an advert, call or conversation.
Flexible. The short format can suit a company, project, publication or personal brand.

The direct format removes the category label found in addresses such as .co.uk and .org.uk.

Current prices

.uk domain pricing

Registration, renewal and transfer are separate charges. Checkout confirms the term and final amount before payment.

New .uk domain

$6.94 / first year

For an available .uk name registered through Truehost.

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Renew

Annual renewal

$5.89 / year

The current price to keep an existing .uk domain registered.

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Transfer

Transfer to Truehost

$0.00 / transfer

Move the registrar management of an eligible .uk domain.

Transfer a .uk domain

Price note: prices are loaded from the Truehost catalogue. Taxes, premium names and checkout conditions can change the final total.

Choose the right ending

.uk vs .co.uk vs .com

All three can host the same website. The main difference is what the ending communicates to visitors.

Domain comparison and current Truehost prices
Domain	Best for	What it signals	Register	Renew
.ukShortest UK option	UK brands, campaigns, portfolios and short web addresses	A direct connection to the United Kingdom	$6.94	$5.89
.co.uk	Businesses that want the familiar UK commercial format	An established UK business address	$6.94	$5.89
.com	Businesses serving an international audience	A global address without a country focus	$10.87	$10.80

Each ending is a separate registration. Owning yourname.uk does not automatically reserve yourname.co.uk or yourname.com.

Choose .uk

When a short UK-specific name is the priority.

Choose .co.uk

When customers expect the traditional UK business format.

Choose .com

When the same brand will serve several countries.

Check all three endings

.uk registration data

.uk domain facts

These figures cover second-level .uk domains such as northstar.uk, not every name in the wider .UK namespace. Nominet operates the registry; Truehost provides domain search, registration, renewal and account management.

1,493,346: .uk domains registered; At the end of July 2026
46,979: new .uk registrations; During July 2026
2014: public .uk registrations opened; Public launch: 10 June

Registration sold here	Second-level .uk name, for example `northstar.uk`
Registration level	Second level, directly beneath the .UK country-code top-level domain
Parent namespace	.UK, the United Kingdom country-code top-level domain (ccTLD)
Registry operator	Nominet UK
Parent .UK delegated	24 July 1985
Public .uk registrations opened	10 June 2014
Who can register	Any person or organisation may apply, subject to Nominet’s registration rules
Allocation method	First come, first served when the requested name is available
Registration term	1 to 10 years at registry level; the available term is confirmed during checkout
Maximum complete name	64 characters including the dots and .uk ending
Allowed characters	Unaccented letters a–z, digits 0–9 and hyphens
Internationalised names	Not supported; names beginning with `xn--` cannot be registered
Case sensitivity	None. Uppercase and lowercase versions are treated as the same domain
Matching extensions	Not included. .uk, .co.uk and .com must each be registered separately
DNSSEC	Supported when the DNS provider supplies compatible signing and DS records
Nameservers	Up to 10 nameservers can be recorded at registry level
Public registration data	Personal registrant name and address are not shown by default without consent
Domain lookup	Nominet is moving public registration lookup from WHOIS to RDAP
Expiry recovery	The current registrar can renew through day 90 after expiry; cancellation is scheduled for day 95
Domain disputes	Nominet’s Dispute Resolution Service covers alleged abusive registrations across the .UK namespace, including second-level .uk names

Common use cases

Best uses for a .uk domain

A .uk domain works well when you want a short, recognisably British web address without an extra category label.

Short brand names

Keep a concise brand from gaining another label between the name and .uk.

northstar.uk

Campaigns and launches

Use a compact address in print, packaging, outdoor media and spoken calls to action.

launchday.uk

Creators and portfolios

Publish work under a UK address that is not limited to a company category.

fieldnotes.uk

Existing .co.uk owners

northstar.uk

Registration format

.uk domain name rules

These rules apply to the label registered immediately before .uk. A name can still be unavailable or reserved even when it follows the technical format.

Accepted in a .uk name

Unaccented letters from a to z
Numbers from 0 to 9
Hyphens inside the name
A mixture of letters, numbers and internal hyphens

Not accepted

A hyphen at the beginning or end
Spaces, underscores or punctuation
Accented or internationalised characters
A name that is already registered or reserved

Example	Format	Reason
`northstar.uk`	Accepted format	Letters only
`north-star24.uk`	Accepted format	Internal hyphen and numbers are allowed
`-northstar.uk`	Not accepted	The name begins with a hyphen
`north_star.uk`	Not accepted	Underscores are not allowed

Registration requirements

Who can register a .uk domain?

.uk domains are open to individuals and organisations. You do not need to be an incorporated UK company, but the registration details must be accurate.

Information you need

Registrant name or organisation name
A working contact email address
Accurate postal and account details
A domain name that follows registry rules

What registration does not provide

Company incorporation
Trademark ownership
A website or email service unless added separately
Permanent ownership without renewal

Before you register

Check matching endings

Search the same name in .uk, .co.uk and .com if brand protection matters.

Check existing rights

Domain availability does not confirm that a name is free of trade marks or other legal rights.

Use a durable email

Use contact details that will remain accessible for renewals, validation and transfer notices.

Domain management

What is included with a .uk domain?

Manage your .uk registration from the Truehost account and connect the domain to compatible website, email and DNS services.

DNS management

Add and update the records used by your website, email and verification services.

Nameserver control

Point the domain to a compatible external DNS or hosting provider.

Renewal management

See the expiry date and renew the domain from your account.

Transfer support

Get help moving an eligible .uk registration to or from Truehost.

Truehost domain benefits

Why choose Truehost for .uk domains?

One-click Cloudflare push

Push your domain to Cloudflare without manually copying each DNS record.

Cheapest .uk registration prices

Start with a low registration price and see the current amount before checkout.

Cheapest .uk renewal prices

Keep the domain active with a competitive renewal price displayed separately from registration.

Coming soon

Free business email

Create a professional address using your .uk domain when this feature becomes available.

Coming soon

Free website builder

Build a simple website from your Truehost account when this feature becomes available.

Free DNS management

Create and update the DNS records used by websites, email and verification services.

Free email forwarding

Forward messages sent to an address on your domain to an existing inbox.

2FA and domain lock

Add account sign-in protection and help prevent unauthorised domain transfer changes.

Coming soon: free business email and the free website builder are planned features and are not included with registrations today.

One domain, several services

How to use your .uk domain

Use one .uk domain for your website, branded email, online shop and customer portal. DNS records and subdomains connect each service without changing the main address.

Publish your main website at yourname.uk.
Create branded email such as [email protected].
Use shop.yourname.uk or account.yourname.uk for separate services.

Search .uk domains

northstar.ukWebsite · Shop · Email · Account area

Renewal rules

.uk domain expiry timeline

Nominet’s .uk lifecycle rules apply after expiry. Renew before the due date because connected website and email services can stop working during the recovery period.

Time	Domain status	What happens	What to do
Before expiry	Active	The domain and configured DNS can continue working.	Renew at $5.89
Days 1–30	Expired	Nominet normally keeps the domain resolving during this period.	Renew through the current registrar
Days 31–90	Suspended	DNS service is suspended, but renewal may still be available.	Contact the current registrar immediately
Day 95	Scheduled to drop	The registration is cancelled and another applicant may register it.	Search again only after release

Do not wait for the grace period.Website and email service can be interrupted before the name becomes available to someone else.

Existing domains

Transfer a .uk domain to Truehost

A transfer changes the registrar managing an existing .uk domain. It does not require a new name or a website rebuild.

Check the current registration

Confirm that the domain is eligible to move and that you can access its registrar account.

Submit the transfer

Enter the existing .uk name in the Truehost transfer order.

Complete the registry steps

Follow the instructions from the current registrar, Truehost and Nominet.

Transfer — $0.00

Optional services

Website and email options for .uk

A domain can point to any compatible service. These Truehost products are optional and billed separately.

Business email

From $0.65 / month

Create addresses such as [email protected].

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Web hosting

From $2.40 / month

Host a website and manage its files, databases and mailboxes.

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Website builder

From $1.58 / month

Build and publish a website without writing code.

View website builder →

Frequently asked questions

.uk domain FAQs

Answers about UK domain registration, pricing, eligibility, DNS, transfers and expiry.

What is a .uk domain?

A .uk domain is a second-level name such as yourname.uk within the United Kingdom’s country-code namespace. It omits the category used by endings such as .co.uk and .org.uk.

How much does a .uk domain cost?

The current Truehost prices shown on this page are $6.94 to register, $5.89 to renew and $0.00 to transfer. Checkout confirms the final amount.

Should I choose .uk or .co.uk?

Choose .uk for the shortest UK-specific address. Choose .co.uk when the familiar UK commercial format is more important to your audience. Each ending is registered separately.

Do I need a UK company to register .uk?

No. Individuals and organisations can register .uk domains, subject to Nominet’s current terms and accurate registrant information.

Can I use .uk for email?

Yes. Connect the domain to a compatible email service and create addresses such as [email protected].

Can I host the website with another provider?

Yes. Point the domain to the nameservers or DNS records supplied by the compatible hosting provider.

How long can I register a .uk domain?

Nominet supports registration and renewal periods from one to ten years. The terms available for a specific Truehost order are shown during checkout.

Which characters can I use in a .uk name?

Use unaccented letters, numbers and internal hyphens. Spaces, underscores, other punctuation and a hyphen at either end are not accepted.

Does registering .uk include .co.uk?

No. The .uk and .co.uk names are separate registrations. Search both versions if controlling the matching brand name matters.

Is my personal registration information public?

Nominet does not display a registrant’s personal name and address by default without consent. Technical registration information can still be available through its domain lookup services.

Who manages .uk domains?

Nominet operates the .UK registry. Truehost provides the search, registration, billing, account management and customer support used on this page.

What happens when a .uk domain expires?

Under Nominet’s current process, the name normally continues resolving for the first 30 days, is suspended from day 31, remains renewable through day 90 and is scheduled to drop at day 95.

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