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Explore useful UK articles about .gov.uk, with practical explanations and next steps for your website.
Domain namesA government-domain application needs authority and the approved route before technical setup. Follow four practical stages to prepare the organisation’s information, work with an approved registrar, handle the decision and launch the domain with clear ongoing responsibilities.
Domain namesA government domain is a controlled public-sector identity, not an ordinary commercial registration. This UK guide explains eligibility, the approved application route, naming decisions, registrant responsibilities and operational safeguards, while distinguishing .gov.uk from the United States .gov namespace.
