15 September 2026 · 2 min read
How to Register a .ug or .co.ug Domain (Step by Step, 2026)
Complete guide to registering a .ug, .co.ug or .or.ug domain name in Uganda: registrars, prices, requirements and whether you also need a .com.
A .co.ug domain tells Google and customers that you are a Ugandan business. Here is how to get one.
Which extension?
.co.ugfor companies.or.ugfor NGOs and non-profits.ac.ugfor universities and schools.ugopen to anyone, shortest and most memorable
Where to register
.ug domains are managed by the Uganda registry (i3C). You can register through i3C directly or through accredited registrars such as Infocom, Datanet and several international registrars.
Should you also buy the .com?
Yes. Register both, use one as the main site and redirect the other. It protects your brand and helps international customers.
Requirements
Usually just a name, email and payment. Some registrars ask for a certificate of incorporation for .co.ug.
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Pearl Web Studio