.co.uk
Registry: Nominet UK
Registration
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
|---|---|
| Renewal term | 1 to 10 years |
| Name length | 2 to 63 characters |
| Accented characters (IDN) | No |
| Who may register? | Anyone |
| Registration terms | Terms of Nominet UK ↗ |
Transfer
| Transfer code | No transfer code needed |
|---|---|
| Request it yourself | As the holder, you can also request the code yourself from the registry: secure.nominet.org.uk |
| Expiry date after transfer | Expiry date stays the same |
| Transfer lock | Yes, must be off before you transfer |
| Holder change | Possible |
Renewal and expiry
| Renewed | 4 days before the expiry date |
|---|---|
| Renewal grace after expiry | 30 days, at the normal rate |
| Quarantine or redemption period | 60 days, recovery at extra cost |
DNS technology
| DNSSEC | Yes, up to 8 keys |
|---|---|
| Number of nameservers | 0 to 10 |
| Nameserver check in advance | No |
Registry
| Name | Nominet UK |
|---|---|
| Website | www.nominet.uk |
| WHOIS server | whois.nic.uk |
Frequently asked questions about .co.uk
What are the registration terms for .co.uk?
Anyone can register a .co.uk domain name, individual or business, wherever you live.
The registration terms of the registry, Nominet UK, also apply. By registering, you agree to them.
For how long do I register a .co.uk domain name?
You register a .co.uk domain name for 1 to 10 years.
After that you renew per 1 to 10 years. With "Auto-renewal" on the domain page you decide whether this happens automatically.
The renewal is sent to the registry 4 days before the expiry date.
How do I transfer a .co.uk domain name to Knippin?
A .co.uk domain name does not need a transfer code. You request the transfer with us; the registry handles the rest.
Is there a transfer lock on the domain name? Have your current provider remove it first.
After the transfer: expiry date stays the same.
Can I change the holder of a .co.uk domain name?
On the domain page, click "Change holder" and enter the details of the new holder.
What happens when my .co.uk domain name expires?
After the expiry date you can still renew the domain name for 30 days at the normal rate.
It then goes into quarantine for 60 days. During that period only the last holder can restore it, at an extra cost.
Once that period has also passed, the domain name becomes free and anyone can register it.
Which characters can I use in a .co.uk domain name?
The name before .co.uk may be 2 to 63 characters long: letters, digits and hyphens, not starting or ending with a hyphen.
Accented characters such as é or ü (IDN) are not allowed.
Does .co.uk support DNSSEC?
Yes. DNSSEC protects your domain against forged DNS answers. Want to enable it? Create a ticket and we will arrange it with the registry.