.ug · African domains
Open registration route
Create a short, unmistakably Ugandan address.
Use .ug for a Ugandan business, organisation, public project or digital service that wants the country directly in its name.
Check here, then carry the exact name into tracked registrar checkout. We may earn a commission if you register.
Why choose .ug
The direct ending is shorter than category alternatives such as .co.ug while retaining an unambiguous national signal.
.ug is Uganda's country-code top-level domain and works for organisations and people building a durable presence for a Ugandan audience.
Keep ownership
Use your own registrant, billing and recovery details at checkout.
Clear checkout handoff
Confirm the current currency, taxes and total before completing registration.
Control DNS
Connect your website and business email from the registrar account.
Ready for a wider market
Use a recognisable extension for customers beyond one local market.
Best-fit uses
What belongs on .ug?
The ending should reinforce the promise in the name—not force a brand into a category it may outgrow.
Ugandan companies
National initiatives
Local platforms
Check the registration rules.
The official .UG Registry offers direct .ug registration and requires complete account and nameserver details. Confirm current activation, payment and transfer procedures.
Verify with Official .UG RegistryCompare before you commit.
Choose .co.ug when a conventional commercial category is useful, .africa for regional reach or .com for a global master brand.
Compare all domain endingsFrom search to ownership
Three clear steps to your .ug.
Enter one name
Search the brand you want with .ug.
Confirm the signal
Review the availability result, current price and any eligibility requirements.
Register in your name
Continue with the exact domain, complete checkout and retain control of the account.
- Use your own email address and phone number for registration and recovery.
- Check the normal renewal price—not only the first-year promotion.
- Turn on auto-renew and keep the invoice and registration confirmation.
- Record nameservers and business-email DNS before changing providers.
Need to know
.ug questions, answered.
What is a .ug domain best used for?
.ug is Uganda's country-code top-level domain and works for organisations and people building a durable presence for a Ugandan audience.
Are there special requirements for .ug?
The official .UG Registry offers direct .ug registration and requires complete account and nameserver details. Confirm current activation, payment and transfer procedures.
How much does a .ug domain cost?
Registration, renewal, transfer and recovery prices can differ. Use the live registrar checkout as the current quote and check the normal renewal price before buying.
Can I transfer a .ug domain later?
Usually, yes. Transfer timing, authorisation, locks and any added registration term depend on current registry and registrar rules. Preserve your DNS records and confirm the process before moving it.
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