Discover key guidelines for .uk, .co.uk, and .org.uk domains - ideal for businesses and organizations with a UK presence.

Domains Features and Requirements:

• Phone numbers (.uk only) must include country code without dashes (Example: 441234567890)
• WHOIS privacy is automatically enabled under GDPR
• Registration confirmation emails come from [email protected]
• No five-day cooling-off period applies
• Free domain offer available for new registrations only

Registration Requirements:

• Two contact types required: owner and administrator
• Must select appropriate registrant category (individual, business, organization)
• Registration numbers required for specific entities (Limited Companies, Charities, etc.)
• Trade names mandatory for certain registrant types

Transfer Rules:

• Domain registration period must be less than five years
• No 60-day waiting period after registration
• Transfer pricing:
  • Free if more than 7 days remaining on registration
  • Standard rate applies if expiring within 7 days or expired within 30 days

Transferring to Squarespace:

1. Unlock domain if required
2. Remove any DNSSEC records
3. Initiate transfer through Squarespace
4. Update IPS tag to TUCOWS-CA through current provider
5. Wait for transfer completion

Transferring Out of Squarespace:

1. Get IPS tag from new provider
2. Disable Domain Lock
3. Click Transfer Domain
4. Enter new provider's IPS tag
5. Confirm transfer

Transfer completion typically occurs immediately after IPS tag update, though dashboard updates may take up to 72 hours.

Note: For successful transfers, always update the IPS tag after initiating the transfer process to avoid blocking errors.

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