.uk domains
Register a short .uk domain name
A .uk domain gives you a shorter UK web address, and we register it for £9.99 a year with the same price at renewal. It works exactly like a .co.uk, costs the same, and suits brands that want something compact for print, social media and email.
The basics
What is a .uk domain?
A .uk domain sits directly under the UK country code, with no "co" in the middle. It was opened for registration in 2014, so it has a more modern feel than the long-established .co.uk.
The address is three characters shorter, which adds up on business cards, vans, packaging and social profiles. Anyone can register one, and it works for websites and email in the same way as any other domain.
A .uk is a good fit when
- You want the shortest possible address
- Your brand name is free as a .uk but not as a .co.uk
- You are launching a new brand and want a modern look
- You plan to put the address on print or signage
Shorter is easier
How much shorter an address gets
Characters in the same business name, written with each ending.
An example name, shown to illustrate length only. The three letters saved on every printed address, link and email signature add up.
Using it
What works the same as a .co.uk
Create addresses like hello@yourbrand.uk using the unlimited mailboxes on every hosting plan.
HTTPS
Free SSL is included, so your .uk site loads with the padlock from the start.
Search
It signals a UK audience to search engines in the same way a .co.uk does.
Get started
Register a .uk in four steps
Search
Check your name with the domain search.
Choose .uk
Select the .uk ending at £9.99 a year.
Add hosting
Pick a plan and keep everything in one order.
Go live
Install your site and create your email addresses.
Worth knowing
Consider registering both
If you are choosing a .uk for a brand, consider registering the matching .co.uk too and pointing it to your main site. Customers who type the longer ending out of habit still arrive, and nobody else can register the spare name and trade on your reputation.
Both endings cost £9.99 a year with us, so protecting a name costs less than most business subscriptions.
Using it
Getting the most from a short .uk address
A short domain does its best work where space is tight: vehicle livery, shop windows, printed leaflets, business cards and social profiles. Choose a name you can say clearly on the phone, and avoid anything that needs spelling out.
Check how the name looks without spaces or capital letters. Some names accidentally spell other words when run together, so write it out in lower case before you commit.
For email, a .uk address is just as reliable as a longer ending. Add the usual SPF and DKIM records so your messages are trusted.
Planning ahead
Questions to ask before you choose a .uk
Think about where else the name needs to be available. Check that social media handles match, so your brand looks consistent across channels.
- Is the same name free on your main social platforms?
- Can customers spell it from hearing it?
- Have you checked it against existing trade marks?
- Should you also register the matching .co.uk?
Secure your .uk name
Search now, register at £9.99 a year and add UK hosting in one checkout.
FAQ
Common questions
Is a .uk as trusted as a .co.uk?
Yes. Both are run by the same UK registry, and both are clearly UK. The .co.uk is simply more familiar.
Is the price the same as a .co.uk?
Yes. A .uk costs £9.99 a year, the same as a .co.uk, including at renewal.
Can I use a .uk for email?
Yes. Email works on a .uk exactly as on any other domain, and every hosting plan includes unlimited email accounts.
Can I switch my .co.uk site to a .uk?
You can, but redirect the old address properly so customers and search engines follow. Many businesses keep both and point one at the other.
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Register a .uk at £9.99 a year with the same price at renewal.