.uk.net is a British-sounding address sold under the .net domain uk.net by a private registry; it's separate from Nominet's official .uk names. It's open to anyone, with no address or company requirement, and it's a premium-priced ending.
PD Hosting, a Nominet accredited registrar with an office in London, sells this extension too. We can register a .uk.net for you and manage it beside your other domains, and we'd rather you knew exactly what you're buying, so this page sets out the differences honestly. Search below.
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What is a .uk.net domain?
- Type
- A second-level name under uk.net, which is a registered .net domain. It isn't a country code and isn't covered by Nominet's rules. Source
- Registry
- Operated by 8 Inc., with technical registry services from CentralNic. Source
- Who may register
- Anyone worldwide; the policies set no specific eligibility restrictions. Source
- Registration period
- One to ten years, beginning when the registry accepts the application. Source
- Disputes
- Complaints from rights holders are handled under the CentralNic Dispute Resolution Policy. Source
- Registry terms
- The registry's terms are governed by the law of Nevada, USA, and most disputes with the registry go to individual arbitration. Source
Facts checked against the registry on 9 November 2026.
Who a .uk.net domain suits
A .uk.net may suit a network, technology or telecoms business that likes the ".net" association, an international firm wanting a British-facing address, or a brand that has found its name taken in every official UK ending.
For most British small businesses it's not the obvious first choice. Its price is far above .co.uk and .uk, and customers are less likely to remember it. We'd only recommend it where you've checked the alternatives and the name itself is worth the cost.
- A British-facing site for a network or technology brand
- A UK campaign address for an international company
- A fallback when the official UK endings are taken
Benefits of a .uk.net domain
Open to everyone
No UK address, company number or declaration is needed to register.
A .net association
For internet, hosting and telecoms brands, the familiar .net ending can sit naturally with what the business does.
Less crowded
Far fewer names are registered under uk.net than in .co.uk, so short words are more likely to be free.
What you're buying with a .uk.net, and what it costs
A name such as yourbrand.uk.net is a subdomain of uk.net, a .net domain first registered in 1997. A private registry sells names beneath it, and its website says it operates independently and has no affiliation with the UK government, .uk or .net. So the safeguards British users associate with .uk, such as Nominet's owner verification and its Dispute Resolution Service, don't apply, and search engines see the address as part of .net rather than the UK country code.
The other thing to know is price. .uk.net is one of the most expensive extensions we sell: it costs many times more than a .co.uk each year, and renewal is higher than the first year. Before choosing it, check the price box above, compare it with a .uk or .co.uk, and consider whether a slightly different name in an official UK ending would serve you just as well. If the .uk.net name really is the right one for your brand, plan for the renewal cost each year.
.uk.net pros and cons
Works well if
- Your brand is in networking, hosting or telecoms and suits a .net
- Every official UK ending for your name has already gone
- The specific name is worth a premium yearly cost to you
Look elsewhere if
- You want an official British domain: register a .co.uk or .uk
- You're on a tight budget: .co.uk and .uk cost a small fraction of the price
- You'd prefer a .com flavour: the sister .uk.com is usually cheaper to run
.uk.net compared with similar extensions
| Extension | Best for | Worth knowing |
|---|---|---|
| .uk.net | A British-flavoured .net address | Privately run and premium priced. |
| .uk.com | A British-flavoured .com address | Same registry and policies; lower running cost. |
| .co.uk | UK businesses | The official, widely recognised choice. |
| .net | Network and technology brands worldwide | The original .net, without the UK label. |
Register your .uk.net domain
- Search for the name you want below.
- Add it to your basket and choose how many years to register it for.
- Check out. Your domain is registered straight away and appears in your client area, ready to point at your website and email.
Every domain includes DNS management, DNS backup and restore, and free mail forwarding.
.uk.net questions
Is .uk.net run by Nominet?
No. Nominet runs the official .uk country code. .uk.net names are sold under the .net domain uk.net by a private registry, which says it has no affiliation with .uk or the UK government.
Why is a .uk.net so expensive?
The price is set by its private registry, which positions it as a premium address. It renews at £397.80 a year with us, higher than the first year. That's why we suggest comparing it with .uk and .co.uk first.
Can anyone register a .uk.net?
Yes. The registry's policies don't restrict who may register: individuals and businesses anywhere can, provided the contact details are accurate.
Does a .uk.net count as a UK domain for Google?
Not as a country code. It sits under .net, so Google has no ccTLD signal to use; a UK focus would come from the site's content, language and links.
What's the difference between .uk.net and .uk.com?
Only the parent domain and the price. Both are run by the same registry under the same policies, and neither is a Nominet .uk name. The .uk.com costs considerably less to keep each year.
Sources: UK.NET registry policies · UK.NET · CentralNic Dispute Resolution Policy
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