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How do I register a domain name?

How to register domain names

Registering a domain name is easier than you may think.

You need to have some idea about what you want to register, then use our search tools to find out what is available. Once you find a suitable domain name you can have it registered in your name within 5 minutes.

To register a domain name, simply visit our domain registration page as follows:

All of the help and support you require can be found here and of course if you have any questions simply contact our Helpdesk for support.

How do I buy a domain name?

How to buy domain names

Buying a domain name is easier than you may think.

You need to have some idea about what you want to buy, then use our search tools to find out what is available. Once you find a suitable domain name you can have it registered in your name within 5 minutes.

To buy a domain name, simply visit our domain registration page as follows:

All of the help and support you require can be found here and of course if you have any questions simply contact our Helpdesk for support.

How long does it take for my domain name to register?

Once you have submitted your domain registration order and successfully paid, your domain registration request is immediately submitted to the appropriate registry. The domain should be showing as registered to you within a few short minutes. A common reason for rejection is “invalid postcode” or even a completely dreamed up address!

To verify that your registration was successful, go to our WHOIS lookup page and type in your domain name eg. yourdomain.co.uk. If the result is “no match” or “not found” and you have paid for your domain name then you must contact the Helpdesk immediately as it is possible that you registration request has been rejected OR your PayPal payment has not been correctly matched to your order.

Once the WHOIS confirms your domain name is correctly registered, it will now take up to 72 hours for your DNS to propagate the global internet. So, your domain name will begin to function some time after registration.

.UK domain names are usually fully functioning within 24 hours. .COM domain names can take longer to fully propagate.

How much does it cost to transfer a domain name to UK-Cheapest?

When transferring a UK domain name to UK-Cheapest we do not charge anything, simply ask your existing domain name provider to “Change your IPSTAG to MICROLITE”. There is no cost for this transfer although your domain name provider may make a small admin charge.

If you wish to transfer a .com, .net, .org, .biz or .info domain name to us then there is a transfer charge of £4.99+VAT made by the registry. All is not lost because this also adds a further year to your existing registration period.

Please follow the link below to transfer-in a domain name and to view instructions on to how to transfer your domain name to UK-Cheapest:

Transfer a domain name