Can I buy a .co.uk domain ?

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by aaditya@stepupmoney.com, Sep 24, 2012.

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    Hey Guys !!

    I am from India and I have an idea about a website for UK Audience. I want to buy a .co.uk domain name for SEO purpose.

    things I want to know are:

    • can I buy .co.uk domain name?
    • Are there any legal stuff in buying a .co.uk domain because I am not a UK resident?
    • Can I use word 'UK' in domain name?
    Thanks!!
     
    aaditya@stepupmoney.com, Sep 24, 2012 IP
  2. Traditione

    Traditione Well-Known Member

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    You absolutely can buy .co.uk and use UK in the domain, no problem
     
    Traditione, Sep 24, 2012 IP
  3. alamlinks

    alamlinks Well-Known Member

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    Just Register to Godaddy.com which is totally free. and then register your domain with any domain name as per your choice and with any extension as per your choice. there is no issue.

    Good Luck


     
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  4. OSSEO

    OSSEO Active Member

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    If you are targeting UK Audience. then you should select.co.uk domain for your website.
     
    OSSEO, Sep 28, 2012 IP
  5. dcristo

    dcristo Illustrious Member

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    Yes it's not restricted like .com.au, .us, etc.
     
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    aspire Well-Known Member

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    You can certainly buy a co.uk and do search for coupons before registering one. That will save you some bucks.
     
    aspire, Sep 29, 2012 IP
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    johnny123 Greenhorn

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    Yes! you can buy it, there will be no problem, it doesn't matter where are you from.
    Regards!
     
    johnny123, Sep 29, 2012 IP
  8. pupul

    pupul Prominent Member

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    uk2.net/domain-names/
    You can get .co.uk domains for £2.69 here.
    Just search for "cheap .co.uk domains"

    £0.99 at 1and1.co.uk
     
    pupul, Sep 29, 2012 IP
  9. JerrickYeoh

    JerrickYeoh Active Member

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    - can I buy .co.uk domain name?
    Ans: Ofcourse you can if you like too but their UK domain registration come with minimum 2 years registration.

    - Are there any legal stuff in buying a .co.uk domain because I am not a UK resident?
    Ans: Nope. The domain is open everyone to register even not UK resident .

    - Can I use word 'UK' in domain name?
    I believe that would not be a problem as long it still available.
     
    JerrickYeoh, Oct 4, 2012 IP
  10. lbmn

    lbmn Guest

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    There is no restriction on a .co.uk domain which you will find is the best for a UK audience.
     
    lbmn, Oct 11, 2012 IP
  11. WhiteMafiosi

    WhiteMafiosi Greenhorn

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    You can buy it through Godaddy or Namecheap even if you are not from UK.you can use your PP or Credit card for that.
     
    WhiteMafiosi, Oct 12, 2012 IP
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    teper Active Member

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    Yes there is no restriction on .co.uk domains
    I will recommend internet.bs for .co.uk domains
     
    teper, Oct 12, 2012 IP
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    lordofblogger Peon

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    If you are expecting country specific visitors / clients then .co.uk is best and in my knowledge there is no special process for it, just go to domain seller's site and buy one.
     
    lordofblogger, Oct 12, 2012 IP
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    xFire Greenhorn

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    I don't see any issue why you shouldnt buy it. Did someone prohibit you buying it ?
     
    xFire, Oct 14, 2012 IP
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    g r hasib Peon

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    For buying a .co.uk domain residence in uk is not obligatory.
    Using UK in domain name may not be a problem.
     
    g r hasib, Oct 14, 2012 IP