.ua domains
Information and use of .ua domains
The .ua top-level domain is the official extension for Ukraine, launched in 1992 and managed by Hostmaster Ltd. It is ideal for businesses, organizations, and individuals looking to establish a digital presence in Ukraine. Choosing a .ua domain reinforces Ukrainian identity and enhances search engine positioning locally, which is crucial for connecting with the Ukrainian market. Additionally, .ua domains are known for their security and strict regulations, providing trust to users and customers. With the rise of e-commerce and digitalization, registering a .ua domain is an effective way to stand out and secure your brand in the competitive online world. Opting for a .ua can be the first step toward your business success in Ukraine.
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Features of .ua domains
Features of .com.ua domains
.ua domain life cycle
.com.ua domain life cycle
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.ua domain regulations
Residency requirements
There are no requirements for .COM.UA domains
.ua (2nd level) registrations: WIPO or Ukraine Trademark with exact name as domain name is required for both companies and individuals. To register a .ua domain on second level, you have to have an identical trademark. For example: with the trademark "cooldrink" it is possible to register cooldrink.ua but not cooldrink-online.ua.
.ua (2nd level) registrations: There are three documents which can be accepted by the .ua registry: (1) WIPO trademark with designation to Ukraine. (2) Ukrainian trademark. (3) license agreement between trademark holder and licensee. This agreement must be registered in Ukrainian trademark authority Institute of Industrial Property.
Technical requirements
This extension doesn't have any technical requirements.
Registrations
.UA domain registrations are not immediate.
Approximate duration of the registration process: 2-5 work days.
Transfers
To transfer a .UA domain, you'll need your current provider to give you the domain's AuthCode or EPP-Key, which proves your ownership of the domain.
Transfers take between 5 and 7 days to complete. Some registrars allow transfers to be accepted manually: contact your current provider to find out if they offer this service; if so, the transfer will be completed the same day.
More information about .UA domain transfers.
The domains, once the transfer ends, extend they expiration date for one year
Renewals
Renewal of .UA domains works differently from other extensions.
The domain renewal must be requested at least 30 days before its expiration date.
If the renewal request is made after that date, successful renewal is not guaranteed.
Cancellations
It's possible to request the cancellation of a .UA domain; you must do so via ticket (support area). Please note that cancelling a domain does not entitle you to a refund of the amount paid for it.
DNS modifications
DNS changes are immediate, but please note that they must propagate through the network. This process usually takes between 6 and 12 hours to complete; until then, the domain will keep pointing to the previous DNS servers.
Domain owner change
Ownership changes are carried out manually and have an additional cost. If you're interested, contact us via ticket.
Permitted characters
- .ua domains permit characters from 'a' to 'z', numbers from '0' to '9' and hyphens '-'.
- A hyphen '-' is not permitted in the first or last position of the domain name.
- Two consecutive hyphens are not permitted in the 3rd and 4th position.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Registering a .ua domain is a simple process. Enter your idea into our search engine to check if the name you want to register is available, select the appropriate extension, complete the registration, and make the payment.
If you're unsure of the name you want to register but have an idea in mind, you can activate the AI search in our search engine. In a matter of seconds, it will provide you with various name options that fit your project.
Once registered, the domain will be associated with your account and you can use it for a website, email, or any digital project.
You can find out if a .ua domain is available by checking in our search engine.
Yes, you can transfer your .ua domain from the transfer domains section by following the steps provided there.
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