United Kingdom ccTLD

Register a .uk domain

Skip the '.co' — register the shorter .uk that Nominet only opened up in 2014. Nominet, the UK's non-profit registry, only began allowing direct .uk registration in June 2014 — before that, .co.uk was the only option. Anyone worldwide can register one now, no residency required, but a matching .co.uk/.org.uk/.me.uk registered before that date generally gave its owner first right to the equivalent .uk.

$12.63/yr Renews at the same price. No tricks. Privacy free

Who picks .uk?

UK-based businesses that want a shorter alternative to .co.uk
International sellers targeting UK customers who want an unmistakable UK signal
Startups launching fresh with no legacy .co.uk to migrate away from

What it signals

Pros

No local-presence or UK residency requirement — anyone worldwide can register
Shorter and cleaner than .co.uk while carrying the same instant UK signal
Free WHOIS privacy where Nominet's policy permits it, at no extra cost
Flat renewal price locked in from day one, no bait-and-switch after year one
SPF/DKIM/DMARC configured for you so your UK domain sends mail correctly from launch

Watch-outs

Adoption still trails .co.uk, so a bare .uk can read as newer or less familiar to some UK customers
If a matching .co.uk/.org.uk/.me.uk/.ltd.uk/.plc.uk predates Nominet's 10 June 2014 opening, that registrant generally held first right to the equivalent .uk — someone else may already hold the one you want
Not the cheapest registrar option — flat pricing means no deep first-year discount

Registry restrictions

Open registration with no residency or local-presence requirement. If a matching .co.uk/.org.uk/.me.uk/.ltd.uk/.plc.uk domain was registered before 10 June 2014 (when Nominet opened direct .uk registration), that registrant generally held first right of refusal to claim the equivalent .uk name.

Examples of .uk domains in the wild

Common questions about .uk domains

How much does a .uk domain cost?

A .uk domain is $12.63 per year at Modusdom, and it renews at the same $12.63 every year — no discounted first year that jumps later.

Does a .uk domain renew at the same price?

Yes. Our renewal price equals our first-year price — written into our promises — so your .uk stays $12.63/yr in year 1, year 2, and year 10. Most registrars advertise a cheap first year, then quietly renew higher.

Do I get free WHOIS privacy on a .uk domain?

Yes — free WHOIS privacy is included on every .uk domain, hiding your name, address, email and phone from the public WHOIS record at no extra cost.

Can I transfer an existing .uk domain to Modusdom?

Yes. Transfers are free and add a year to your registration. Unlock the domain at your current registrar, copy the EPP/auth code, and start the transfer — we walk you through it, and your website and email keep working the whole time.

Is a .uk domain right for my business?

A bare .uk signals a business chose the newer, shorter form deliberately — it's the pick of startups launching fresh, versus the .co.uk that older, established UK incumbents still default to out of habit. It is a strong fit for: UK-based businesses that want a shorter alternative to .co.uk; International sellers targeting UK customers who want an unmistakable UK signal; Startups launching fresh with no legacy .co.uk to migrate away from.