.uk - the dedicated Top Level domain name for the United Kingdom.
.uk is the country code Top Level domain (ccTLD) for the United Kingdom. It is one of the most popular top level domains names with over 8.6illion domain registrations worldwide and growing.
If you are in the UK or require a presence in the UK, then this is the domain name for you. There are a number of choices for Second Level domain names, corresponding to types of activities and usage. These include co.uk, me.uk, org.uk, ltd.uk and plc.uk.
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.co.uk domain names
The .co.uk domain is managed by Nominet. This domain is the largest Second Level Domain in the UK and is available to be registered without restrictions. The primary intended use of the domain is for general, commercial, enterprises and businesses.
.me.uk domain names
Launched in January 14th 2002, the me.uk domain was the first new second level domain to be introduced since Nominet began operating the .uk Registry in 1996.You might purchase a me.uk domain for personal use.
.org.uk domain names
This domain is intended for organisations which might include charities, trades unions, political parties, community groups, educational councils and professional institutions. The .org.uk domain is also often used by non-profit organisations.
.ltd.uk and plc.uk domain names
The .ltd.uk and .plc.uk domains are intended for companies. These particular domains are restricted to one name per registrant and are subject to registrants complying with the following points:
- The registrant must be (for .ltd.uk) a 'Limited Company' incorporated under the Companies Act 1985, or (for .plc.uk) a 'Public Limited Company' incorporated under the Companies Act 1985
- The domain name registered by the applicant must be related to their company name in accordance with the algorithm set out by Nominet.
.uk domain name history
The .uk TLD was first used during the 1980s and domain names were first managed by a group known as the Naming Committee. As demand for .uk domain names grew, Nominet UK was formed to manage .uk registrations and take over from the Naming Committee which was actually a voluntary group. Established in 1996, Nominet is a private, not-for-profit company.