Buy a domain - Domain names from selected registrars
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Step 3. Buy your domain name:
Below is a selection of registrar partners for you to choose from, all of them will be able to guide you through the whole process of purchasing your domain.
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We have over 20 pre-screened domain name providers on our panel:
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FAQ's
However, many website builders offer free subdomains (e.g. https://www.yourwebsitename.yourwebsitebuildersname.co.uk). Typically, we see businesses who start with a free website domain name, purchase a domain name later on to gain the brand benefits that come with it.
They will likely email you before your registration is due to let you know what you need to do to renew and keep your domain name. If you've not heard from your registrar and have a domain name with a .UK extension (.co.uk or .uk) enter your details at: https://www.nominet.uk/whois/ to discover when it expires and who your registrar is.
We're run by Nominet, not a single registrar
Nominet make the link between your .UK domain and your website work, officially this means we are the guardians of the .UK domain name registry. Because of this we're obliged to treat all domain name providers (registries) on equal footing, however this made the question: 'Which domain name provider should I choose?' very tricky for us to answer.
We knew a solution must exist, so we sat down, created a rigid checklist and presented the registries the challenge: achieve everything on this checklist and you'll be eligible to be featured on this page. 20+ and counting have taken us up, passed and are now shown here, allowing people just like you to compare registries and deals quickly and easily to find the domain just right for you.
Ready to find your perfect .UK domain? Simply complete the box at the top of this page.
Picking a domain name
Make sure it reflects what you do
Make sure your domain reflects what your website is going to be about. Use your own name for an online portfolio and either your business name or something closely matching for your business.
Make it memorable
Your domain needs to be easy to remember, easy to say and easy to type. The shorter and simpler, the better.
Make it futureproof
Avoid domains with dates in and think about where you see your business going in the future to make sure your domain name doesn’t limit your offering.
Make your choice
See what’s available and choose your domain name, don’t forget to think about which TLD (the part after the dot) is best suited to
.uk
The shorter domain for businesses and individuals.
.co.uk
One of the most established domains in the world, a great choice for business and enterprise in the UK.
.org.uk
Ideal for charities, fundraising and social causes.
.me.uk
For personal blogs, portfolios, hobbies and talents, build your own unique online presence with this domain.
Buying your domain
Registrars are online retailers where you can buy your domain.
It’s up to you to decide which is the best registrar for your needs, so think about what you want from your website package and look at what each are offering.
Make sure you check the small print, their credentials and the support they offer customers.