.co.uk Domain Names
.co.uk is the long-established commercial namespace under .uk and the address UK customers most expect from a British business. Nominet operates it, and it can be registered without further limitations, with no local presence required. Names can be as short as two characters.
.co.uk price
First year: $7.69. Renewal: $10.69 per year. Prices in USD, shown before checkout with nothing added.
About .co.uk
- Registry: Nominet UK
- Country: GB
Who can register .co.uk
Anyone can register a .co.uk domain; there are no eligibility rules.
Ideal for
- UK companies
- Sole traders
- UK e-commerce stores
- Local service businesses
- UK branches of international brands
- Tradespeople
Did you know?
- .co.uk is a third-level domain, sitting under the .uk country code alongside namespaces such as .org.uk and .me.uk.
- The parent .uk domain was delegated in 1985, making it one of the earliest country code TLDs.
- Nominet, the registry for .co.uk, was founded in 1996.
Frequently asked questions
Are there restrictions on who can register .co.uk?
No. .co.uk domains can be registered without further limitations, with no local presence or local activity requirement.
How long can a .co.uk domain be registered?
You can register a .co.uk for 1 to 10 years.
Is WHOIS privacy available for .co.uk?
Yes, WHOIS privacy protection is available for .co.uk domains.
Should I also register the matching .uk domain?
It is worth considering. The shorter .uk version can otherwise be registered by someone else, which may confuse customers.
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