Nominet Official UK Domain Registry
The United Kingdom uses multiple domain extensions under the overall .uk Top-Level Domain (TLD), including popular second-level domains such as .co.uk, .org.uk, and .net.uk and the direct .uk TLD itself. Nominet manages the .uk domain family, overseeing these various domains, with the .co.uk being the most established choice for businesses.
Key UK Domain Extensions
.uk: The official country-code TLD for the UK, launched in 2014, providing a short, direct domain.
.co.uk: A widely used second-level domain, often the preferred choice for businesses, indicating a commercial affiliation.
.org.uk: Typically used by non-profit organizations and charities in the UK.
.me.uk: Used for personal websites and is generally for individuals.
.ltd.uk: Designated for limited companies.
Who Manages Them
Nominet: is the official UK domain registry responsible for the .uk domain family.
How Many Domains
It’s difficult to provide an exact number as registrations are constantly changing, but Nominet has reported managing over 10 million domains in its network.
The official address for Nominet, the UK Domain registry, is Minerva House, Edmund Halley Road, Oxford Science Park, Oxford, OX4 4DQ. This address serves as their head office, and it is also listed as their registered office for the company that operates the Nominet website.
