How do I find out who has rights to a .uk domain?

January 21, 2014 4:30 pm

Use our WHOIS tool – simply type in the shorter .uk domain you’re interested in and it will show who, if anyone, holds the right-of-registration.


Will existing .uk customers be offered the equivalent shorter domain first?

January 21, 2014 4:27 pm

For the vast majority of existing registrants (over 96% of 10.56 million), we will automatically reserve the shorter equivalent of their current .uk domain for free for five years. At any point during that period they can decide to register the new .uk in addition to, the domain they already have. Fewer than 4% of...


What are the benefits of .UK domains for businesses?

January 21, 2014 4:24 pm

It’s sharper and snappier, while still signalling a connection with the UK.  A business choosing a .uk domain name will benefit from being part of a trusted, popular namespace that is overwhelmingly preferred by end users searching and buying online in the UK. Some businesses may decide that a second-level domain name offers a better...


I need to make a change to a domain name or register a new domain name now – what can I do?

July 8, 2013 8:26 am

You can use the Web Domain Manager (WDM). If you need assistance with these, call us on +44 (0) 330 236 9470 or alternatively email [email protected]


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