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Direct Uganda country-code domain for businesses, organisations, projects and individuals seeking a short Ugandan identity.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .ug.co.ug and every Uganda domain, in one search
Register Uganda's national domains with pricing confirmed at checkout, alongside .com and .africa, billed in UGX and paid with MTN Mobile Money or a card. Every price shows its renewal rate.
Type a name, or a full domain like yourbrand.co.ug. Availability is confirmed live at checkout.
~$ check yourbrand --ug
# one name, priced in UGX
yourbrand.ugavailablecheck live
yourbrand.com.ugavailablecheck live
yourbrand.co.ugavailableCheck current pricing
yourbrand.africaavailablecheck live
# example only; checkout confirms live status
Pay with: MTN Mobile Money Airtel Money Visa Mastercard Bank Transfer
The full .ug namespace
The .UG Registry currently lists direct .ug plus twelve supported purpose-based namespaces with registry pricing and DNSSEC-ready infrastructure.
.com.ugOpen
Commercial-style Uganda namespace for businesses, companies and commercial websites.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .com.ug.co.ugOpen
Commercial and company namespace for businesses and organisations operating in or targeting Uganda.Check current pricing first yearRenews at Check current pricing/yrRegister .co.ug.org.ugEligibility rules
Organisation namespace for NGOs, associations, charities and other organisations in Uganda.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .org.ug.or.ugEligibility rules
Alternative organisation namespace within the Uganda domain portfolio.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .or.ug.edu.ugEligibility rules
Education-focused namespace for eligible learning and educational institutions in Uganda.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .edu.ug.ac.ugEligibility rules
Academic namespace for colleges, universities and academic institutions in Uganda.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .ac.ug.sc.ugEligibility rules
School namespace for eligible schools and school-level institutions in Uganda.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .sc.ug.gov.ugRestricted
Government namespace for eligible Ugandan public-sector institutions.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .gov.ug.go.ugRestricted
Alternative government namespace listed by the .UG Registry.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .go.ug.mil.ugRestricted
Military namespace for eligible Ugandan military entities.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .mil.ug.ne.ugEligibility rules
Network namespace for network infrastructure, internet and connectivity-related organisations.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .ne.ug.us.ugEligibility rules
A supported Uganda local namespace listed by the .UG Registry for specialised use.Check live first yearRenews at Check live/yrRegister .us.ugWe register .ug names through Route Africa’s registry partners, with billing in Ugandan shillings. Eligibility is summarised from the .UG registry policy; the registry has the final word.
Global extensions, billed in UGX
Pair your local name with a global one if you sell across borders.
Included with every domain
No add-on fees for the basics you need to run a website and email.
Free DNS management
Add A, CNAME, MX and TXT records from your client area, including records for Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
Nameserver control
Use Route Africa hosting or point the domain to any provider you like.
Transfer lock and auth codes
Lock the domain against unauthorised transfers and request its EPP code when you need to move it.
DNSSEC where supported
Sign the zone on extensions whose registry supports DNSSEC.
Privacy where permitted
Hide personal contact details from public lookups where registry policy allows it.
Renewal reminders
We email you ahead of expiry, so a lapsed card or changed number doesn't cost you the name.
From search to live domain in three steps
Open zones activate soon after payment. Zones with eligibility rules wait for the registry to accept your documents.
Search and pick
Check your name across .ug and global extensions, and add the ones you want to the cart.
Add hosting or email if you need it
Our web hosting plans from CloudNest up include a free domain.
Pay in UGX and manage
Pay with MTN Mobile Money, card or bank transfer, then manage DNS and renewals in one client area.
Already own a domain elsewhere?
Move it to Route Africa and keep every domain, renewal and DNS record in one place, billed in UGX. Your website and email keep running during the move.
- Unlock the domain at your current registrar
- Copy the auth (EPP) code they give you
- Order the transfer and approve the confirmation
- .ug transfers follow the .UG registry rules; we guide you through them
Why register with Route Africa in Uganda?
International registrars rarely carry .ug names or take UGX. We do both, in one account.
| Feature | Route Africa | Typical international registrar |
|---|---|---|
| .ug namespace | Full namespace, with eligibility guidance | Often unavailable |
| Billing in UGX | Yes | USD or EUR |
| Pay with MTN Mobile Money | Yes | Rarely |
| Renewal price shown beside first-year price | On every listing | Often in the small print |
| Other African namespaces in the same account | Eight countries | Few or none |
| Support in African business hours | Team in Dodoma, Tanzania | Varies |
Selling across Africa?
Register your name in the other seven markets from the same account, each priced in its own currency.
Tanzania.co.tzCheck current pricing /yrTZS billingKenya.co.keCheck current pricing /yrKES billingNigeria.com.ngCheck current pricing /yrNGN billingSouth Africa.co.zaCheck current pricing /yrZAR billingRwanda.co.rwCheck current pricing /yrRWF billingGhana.com.ghCheck current pricing /yrGHS billingUganda.co.ugCheck current pricing /yrYou are hereMalawi.com.mwCheck current pricing /yrMWK billing
Domain registration in Uganda: questions
Which Uganda domain should I choose?
Most businesses register .co.ug. Organisations, schools and government bodies have their own zones, shown on this page with their eligibility rules. Add .com or .africa if you sell beyond Uganda.
Why do you show the renewal price?
Some extensions are cheap for the first year and cost more afterwards. Showing both lets you compare the real cost of keeping a name.
Can I pay in UGX with mobile money?
Yes. This page bills in UGX, and checkout accepts MTN Mobile Money, Airtel Money, as well as cards and bank transfer.
What do restricted zones need?
Zones marked Eligibility rules or Restricted ask for proof, such as a company certificate, NGO registration or an institution's letter. We confirm the documents for your zone before you pay.
Can I use the domain with another host?
Yes. You control the nameservers and DNS records, so you can point the domain anywhere.
What if I forget to renew?
We email reminders before expiry. After that, the .UG registry rules decide the grace and recovery period, so renew early if the name matters.