Nominet

Nominet UK manages a central database of domain names ending in .uk . The company was established in 1996 and is recognised by the UK internet community as the official manager of the .uk Top Level Domain (TLD). Just as Companies House holds authoritative records for company names, or the DVLA for driving licences, Nominet maintains the database of .uk registered internet names.

Every organisation or individual connected to the internet is uniquely identified by a numerical address that is mapped onto a more memorable name. As a result, most countries have a central Registry - such as Nominet UK - to store these unique domain names.

Nominet is not a governing or regulatory body, but provides a public service for the .uk namespace on behalf of the UK internet community.

As Chess Network Solutions are Nominet tag holders, we are able to process domain name applications through their automated registration system - which means that domain names can usually be registered in a matter of seconds. Please contact Chess Network Solutions Sales for information on internet domain name purchasing and hosting solutions - including mail, website and applications.

By registering a .uk domain name, you enter into a contract of registration with Nominet UK on the following terms and conditions. This is a separate contract to any arrangement you may have with any third party for the provision of internet services. Please read before proceeding with your order.