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.UK Domain

The .uk domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the United Kingdom. It is widely used by British businesses, organizations, and individuals.

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Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: Nominet UK
WHOIS Server: whois.nic.uk
Introduced: 1985

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a UK presence or connection, as defined in Nominet's rules.
Average Pricing: £3.50 - £10 per year
RDAP Server: https://rdap.nominet.uk/uk/

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General Availability:1985-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a UK presence or connection, as defined in Nominet's rules.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing the United Kingdom in the domain name system.

The .uk domain was one of the first country code top-level domains to be established.In 2014, Nominet introduced the shorter .uk domain alongside the traditional .co.uk.The .uk registry, Nominet, is a not-for-profit organization that invests in tech for good initiatives.

bbc.co.uk
gov.uk
nhs.uk
amazon.co.uk
theguardian.com

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Frequently Asked Questions

The .uk domain is the country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for the United Kingdom. It is widely used by British businesses, organizations, and individuals. The .UK TLD is managed by Nominet UK and was introduced in 1985.

Registration for .UK domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a UK presence or connection, as defined in Nominet's rules.

The average pricing for a .UK domain is £3.50 - £10 per year. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .UK domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.nic.uk. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.nominet.uk/uk/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .UK domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, 123-reg, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .UK provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.