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What to do when your .gov.uk domain name is approved.
Check if your organisation is eligible for a non-government domain name and how to get one.
Find out what you need to do if you hold a .eu domain or want to register one.
Every .gov.uk domain needs a registrant. Find out what they do and who can be a registrant.
Follow these steps to apply for a .gov.uk domain name.
A domain name is an important asset and is not protected by default. Follow these recommendations to keep your domain secure.
Find out what a .gov.uk Approved Registrar does, how to choose one and information about pricing.
This guidance explains what .gov.uk agreements Registrars, Registrant and sub-Registrants need in place to protect their .gov.uk domains.
This active list of .gov.uk domain names is updated once a year.
How to apply for a .gov.uk domain name
Get a domain name, subdomains, and a start point for your service.
Examples of unacceptable trade marks around protected emblems, internet domain names and your company name.
Find out who to get permission from to apply for a .gov.uk domain name.
Intellectual property is the legal right associated with creations of the mind, e.g. artworks, inventions etc
FCO domain names
Read this to understand the relationship between all the parties involved in the management and protection of .gov.uk domain names.
Contact the Central Digital and Data Office (CDDO) to get a domain for your API on GOV.UK.
Follow this guidance to understand how to become a .gov.uk Approved Registrar
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