Buy .uk Domain
Register a .uk Domain From 5.78 GBP
UK domain extension
Your Name, With a UK Identity.
.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.
Current prices
.uk Domain Pricing
Start with the right name. See registration, renewal and transfer prices together, before you decide.
Make It Yours
5.78 GBP / first year
A short UK address for your next big idea.
Search .uk domainsKeep Your Name
$5.89 / year
The current price to keep an existing .uk domain registered.
View Domain PricesBring Your Domain
$0.00 / transfer
Move the registrar management of an eligible .uk domain.
Transfer a .uk domainPrice note: prices are loaded from the Truehost catalogue. Taxes, premium names and checkout conditions can change the final total.
Choose your UK address
Compare UK Domain Prices
Compare .uk, .co.uk, .org.uk and .me.uk registration, renewal and transfer prices.
| .uk | $6.94 | $5.89 | $0.00 |
| .co.uk | $6.94 | $5.89 | $5.89 |
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Other domain endings
.uk Domain Alternatives
Compare other UK and global extensions. Prices are loaded from the current Truehost domain catalogue.
Made for Your Next Idea
A .uk Domain for Your Next Idea
For the business you are building, the work you are sharing, or the idea you are ready to launch.
Find Your .ukYour Business
Let Your Brand Lead
A memorable address that keeps the focus on your name.
Your Next Launch
Make It Easy to Share
A concise name for packaging, campaigns and conversations.
Your Portfolio
Give Your Work a Home
Show what you do under an address that feels like you.
Your Existing Brand
Keep Your Name Together
Add the matching .uk to your .co.uk registration.
Domain management
.uk Domain Management, Made Simple
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 Your .uk Domain?
Register and manage a .uk domain with competitive pricing, practical DNS tools and account-level security.
One-click Cloudflare push
Push your domain to Cloudflare without manually copying each DNS record.
A Simple Starting Price
5.78 GBP / first year
Start with a low registration price and see the current amount before checkout.
Renewal Without Guesswork
$5.89 / year
Keep the domain active with a competitive renewal price displayed separately from registration.
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.
Free business email
Create a professional address using your .uk domain when this feature becomes available.
Free website builder
Build a simple website from your Truehost account when this feature becomes available.
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.
One name, many services
Build Around One Memorable Address
Use the main domain for the public brand and subdomains for distinct services.
| Service | Example address | Purpose |
|---|---|---|
| Main website | yourbusiness.uk | Company information, products and enquiries |
| Online shop | shop.yourbusiness.uk | Products, orders and payments |
| Customer portal | portal.yourbusiness.uk | Accounts, documents and support |
| Business email | [email protected] | Consistent team communication |
Optional services
Build More Around Your .uk Domain
Choose only the email, hosting, website or security product your project needs. Prices stay connected to the current Truehost catalogue.
Workplace Pro Email
From $0.65 / month
Send from your .uk address and give every team member a professional mailbox.
View email plans →Cloud Hosting
From $2.40 / month
Publish your site, manage databases and create mailboxes in one hosting account.
View hosting plans →AI Website Builder
From $2.70 / month
Create and publish a responsive website at the .uk address you register.
Start a website →VPS Hosting
From $5.65 / month
Run custom applications on a scalable virtual server connected to your domain.
Compare VPS plans →SSL Certificates
From $6.00 / year
Protect customer sessions and show browsers that your website uses HTTPS.
View certificates →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
Not accepted
See Domain Name Examples
| 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
Your .uk Registration Checklist
.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
What registration does not provide
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.
Behind the Extension
.uk Domain Facts
A UK identity, backed by the Nominet registry. These figures cover second-level .uk names, not the wider .UK namespace.
- 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
.uk Registry and Registration Specifications
Find the details you need. Open a chapter to explore the full specifications.
Visit NominetRegistry IdentityThe extension, operator and launch dates
| Property | Current .uk specification |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Registration RulesEligibility, name format and registration terms
| Property | Current .uk specification |
|---|---|
| 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 |
DNS & Registry ServicesNameservers, DNSSEC and public registration data
| Property | Current .uk specification |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Lifecycle & ProtectionRenewal, recovery and domain disputes
| Property | Current .uk specification |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Domain lifecycle
What Happens If .uk Expires?
Renew before expiry whenever possible. Nominet’s standard lifecycle keeps an expired .uk domain renewable for 90 days before the scheduled cancellation process completes.
Active
The domain and connected services can operate normally. Keep contact and billing details current.
Renewal Due
Renew at $5.89 before expiry to avoid disruption.
Expired
The domain normally continues to resolve and can still be renewed at the standard price.
Suspended
Connected services stop, but the current registrant can still renew the domain.
Cancelled
Nominet schedules cancellation five days after the 90-day expiry period; the name may then become available to others.
Multi-year planning
Plan the Registration Beyond Year One
Compare registration terms below. Search in checkout, select an available term and confirm its final price. These links open domain registration; they do not preselect a term.
| Term | Total price | Registration term | Action |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 year | Confirmed at checkout | 1 year, subject to checkout availability | Search domains for a 1-year term |
| 2 years | Confirmed at checkout | 2 years, subject to checkout availability | Search domains for a 2-year term |
| 3 years | Confirmed at checkout | 3 years, subject to checkout availability | Search domains for a 3-year term |
| 4 years | Confirmed at checkout | 4 years, subject to checkout availability | Search domains for a 4-year term |
| 5 years | Confirmed at checkout | 5 years, subject to checkout availability | Search domains for a 5-year term |
Existing domains
Already Have a .uk Domain?
A transfer changes the registrar managing an existing .uk domain. It does not require a new name or a website rebuild.
Transfer — $0.00- 01
Check the registration
Confirm the domain is eligible to move and you can access its registrar account.
- 02
Submit the transfer
Enter the existing .uk name in the Truehost transfer order.
- 03
Complete registry steps
Follow the instructions from the current registrar, Truehost and Nominet.
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 5.78 GBP 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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