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.ug Domain: Uganda ccTLD Guide

Updated October 2026

.ug is the country-code top-level domain for Uganda.

Overview

.ug is the country-code top-level domain for Uganda, in Africa. It is managed by Uganda Online Ltd.

Open to registrants worldwide.

Who can register

Anyone, anywhere, can generally register through accredited registrars.

Second-level endings: Also .co.ug, .or.ug, .ac.ug, .go.ug.

Before you buy a .ug name

• Check the renewal price as well as the first-year price. Our cost calculator shows what a name really costs over time.
• Make sure you meet the eligibility rules yourself, without relying on a trustee if you can avoid it.
• Search for trademarks and for the same name in .com.
• Say the name out loud: will people type it correctly?

Weighing up a specific .ug name? TLD.is gives an AI appraisal that explains a name's strengths and weaknesses.

Frequently asked questions

What country is .ug?

.ug is the country-code top-level domain for Uganda.

Who runs the .ug domain?

The .ug registry is managed by Uganda Online Ltd.

Can I register a .ug domain from another country?

Generally yes. .ug is open to registrants worldwide through accredited registrars. Check the registry's current terms before you buy.

Does Google treat .ug as a country domain?

Yes. Google normally treats .ug as a signal that a site targets Uganda.

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Sources checked: en.wikipedia.org. Last reviewed October 2026.

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