Expired .UK Domains

.uk domain name

A .uk domain name is a type of domain name meant for websites and email addresses in the United Kingdom, so it starts with “uk” instead of .com or .net. It is the fifth most popular TLD in the world after .com, .cn, .net, and org.

Who can use a .uk domain name?

Anyone with an existing website that has already been funded and created can register for a new .uk domain name so long as their site is properly maintained and doesn’t violate any of ICANN regulations. You do not need to be situated within the UK nor have any business ties to it as long as you meet their criteria of registration. However, if a domain name already exists, it cannot be registered by another party.

Who regulates .uk domain name?

The United Kingdom’s internet registry firm Nominet is responsible for regulating and managing .uk domains to ensure that all sites using the extension have been legitimately created and are being maintained properly so they don’t become abandoned or fall under suspicious circumstances. IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) delegates Nominet the authority to allow each registrar an equal amount of .uk domain names that can be sold on their website.

Tips to choose ideal .uk Domain Name:

First, you must determine whether the name is available and if so what it will cost you in registration fees. If there are too many typos with your desired title, then a premium price may be required to reserve it for your use instead of someone else’s.

Next, you should check to see if there are any conflicts with the name already in use or trademarked by another party so that they can be avoided before finalizing your purchase. Lastly, consider using a subdomain like “blog” for your website address instead of something more lengthy and difficult to remember.

Common subdomains for .uk domain

Considering its popularity, the .UK domain name has a lot of common subdomains. Subdomains are either required if you want to use them or the option is available in your account settings at the domain registrar’s website. These subdomains include:

.ac.uk - This is typically used by academic institutions

.co.uk - This is the most popularly registered .UK domain name and can be used for any business or personal use

.gov.uk - Reserved exclusively for government organizations in the United Kingdom

.org.uk - This is used specifically for non-profit organizations

.me.uk - This subdomain can be registered by anyone but most often associated with personal websites

.ltd.uk - This subdomain is used for businesses that are limited by guarantee

.plc.uk - This subdomain can be used exclusively for public limited companies located in the United Kingdom within their .co.uk domain name registration

What's the difference between .UK and .CO.UK?

The .UK domain is considered the official country code for websites in the United Kingdom. .CO.UK is typically reserved as a replacement when someone wants to register an exact match of their company name with this extension but it already exists, so you would need to choose something different instead like “blog” or “website” as your subdomain.

Can you register .uk Domain Without Local Presence?

Yes, anyone can purchase a .uk domain name without needing to be physically located in the UK as long as they meet all of Nominet’s criteria for registration despite their location or business ties to it.