What domain name ending is best for me to register?

There are four main .UK domain name endings (also known as top-level domains) for you to choose from within the .UK domain family.

The choice will largely come down to the purpose of your website, and availability of your desired domain name.

.co.uk is the most established of our domain names and an ideal choice for businesses wanting something familiar and trusted.

.uk is punchy and very versatile. Consider .uk if you’re looking to move your business online, start a new venture, or create a portfolio.

.org.uk is perfect if you’re looking for an online home for a charity, club, or not-for-profit organisation.

.me.uk is a great choice if you’re looking to build a site that’s all about you. This might be an online CV, blog, or personal branding site.

Find out more about which domain name ending is right for you.

We also have a whole page dedicated to helping you choose the perfect domain name here.

When you’ve decided on a domain name that you like, you need to check that it isn’t already registered by another user. This is really easy to do using our domain name search tool below:

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