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How to register a .gov.uk domain name

 
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These rules apply to all requests for new registration.

Any questions about these rules or specific names should be directed to the following email address:

naming@e-envoy.gsi.gov.uk

Information on eligibility, guidelines for a new name choice, naming conventions and additional information is available from the following links:

Eligibility guidelines for a new name within .gov.uk domain

Guidelines for a choice of .gov.uk domain name

.gov.uk naming conventions

Some additional information required when applying a registration

Information on the procedures for submitting requests, templates to be used and charging is available via UKERNA at:

http://www.ja.net/documents/naming/gov.uk-naming-procedure.html

The .gov.uk Second Level Domain registration rules are published as an integral part of the Guidelines for Government websites. When you are using a domain name to deliver a web presence you are reminded that sites should comply with the Guidelines:

http://www.e-envoy.gov.uk/webguidelines.htm

Overall authority for defining naming rules in the .uk domain rests with Nominet.uk. These are available online from:

http://www.nic.uk/SecondLevel/Domains/GeneralRules/

 

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