This page explains special requirements for domains with the .uk extension.
Nominet.uk is the registry for the country-code domain (ccTLD) .uk extensions that represent the United Kingdom. We support new registrations for .uk, org.uk, co.uk, and me.uk.
Nominet verifies the contact details listed on your domain. If they’re unable to verify the contact details listed, your domain will be placed in a manual review state. Nominet will contact you directly to request documentation.
Domains that are not verified per Nominet’s policy are suspended by the registry. If this happens, you will need to work directly with Nominet to resolve the issue.
If you are registering the domain on behalf of an organization, registration may fail if you enter incorrect organization information. When you add an organization, there’s a step after entering your contact info that asks for more detailed information.
Privacy is enabled by default for individuals, though only the contact details are hidden, not the registrant’s name. Privacy is not available for organizations.
These must be done manually. To update contact information, please contact us using the account/email that owns the domain.
The .uk redemption period is 60 days which starts after the first 30 days after expiry. Domains that reach 30 days post-expiry are also suspended by Nominet.
To transfer your .uk domain to another provider, take the following steps:
- Obtain the IPS (Internet Provider Security) tag from your new registrar.
- Start the domain transfer process from your WordPress.com account.
- Enter the IPS tag for your new registrar in the box labeled “Start typing an IPS tag…”.
- Click the button labeled “Submit“.
Once you submit the IPS tag, the transfer will be completed almost immediately, and the domain transfer can’t be canceled. Your domain may take some processing time before appearing at your new registrar.
We do not accept incoming domain transfers for *.uk domains, so your domain can’t be transferred to WordPress.com. You can use the Domain Connection option instead to use your uk domain with your WordPress.com site.
