.uk
Domain Information
Domain Name
.uk
Registration Date
1985-07-24
Updated Date
2023-03-07
Type
country-code
Organisation
Name
Nominet UK
Address
Minerva House, Edmund Halley Road, Oxford Science Park, Oxford OX4 4DQ
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Administrative Contact
Name
TLD Registry Services Management
Organization
Nominet UK
Address
Minerva House, Edmund Halley Road, Oxford Science Park, Oxford OX4 4DQ
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+44 1865 332211
Fax
Technical Contact
Name
TLD Registry Services Technical
Organization
Nominet UK
Address
Minerva House, Edmund Halley Road, Oxford Science Park, Oxford OX4 4DQ
Country
United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
Email
[email protected]
Phone
+44 1865 332211
Fax
Registry Information
URL for registration
http://www.nic.uk/
WHOIS Server
whois.nic.uk
RDAP Server
https://rdap.nominet.uk/uk/
About .uk
The .uk domain (and its subdomain .co.uk) is the official ccTLD for the United Kingdom. .co.uk is the traditional commercial domain used by UK businesses.
History of .uk
The .uk TLD was delegated in 1985, managed by Nominet UK. The direct second-level .uk was opened to the public in 2014, allowing registrations without the .co.uk prefix.
Who Uses .uk?
Used by:
- UK businesses
- British media and news
- UK government services
- International companies with UK presence
Famous .uk Websites
Registration Requirements
No nationality restrictions — anyone can register .uk. Cost: approximately £7–£10/year (~$8–$12).