Choose a useful scope
A focused subject is easier to maintain than a promise to cover everything. Explain who the guide is for and which questions it answers.
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.guide domain names
Give visitors a useful route through a subject.
A .guide domain can suit a practical resource about a place, activity or specialist subject. Define the scope and help readers reach the information they came for.
£37.95 /yr + VAT · £45.54 including VAT
One-year renewal: £37.95 + VAT (£45.54 including VAT). Compare registration terms ↓
Who can register?
Choose .guide under the registry’s registration policies. Check rights to the name and provide accurate registrant details; availability is confirmed again during registration. Registry guidance (opens in a new tab)↗
Choose with confidence
Is .guide right for your idea?
Make sources and updates visible
Link important facts to reliable sources and review details that can change. Give readers a contact route for corrections.
Distinguish guidance from official instructions
Identify the publisher and any commercial relationship. Avoid implying that an independent guide is an official authority.
Know what you’ll pay
.guide registration and renewal prices
Choose your registration term at order review. Prices below are the total upfront cost for a standard domain, not a monthly payment.
Annual renewal: £37.95 + VAT
£45.54 including VAT at today’s price.
Longer renewal terms may differ from registration offers. Review the renewal price before paying. Premium names are excluded from standard prices.
| Term | Total + VAT | Including VAT |
|---|---|---|
| 1 year | £37.95 | £45.54 |
| 2 years | £75.90 | £91.08 |
| 3 years | £113.85 | £136.62 |
| 5 years | £189.75 | £227.70 |
VAT shown at 20%. Prices checked 7 September 2026. Your order confirms the final price and availability.
About this extension
The story behind .guide
- Domain family
- Generic top-level domain
- Registry operator
- Identity Digital
Identity Digital is responsible for this domain registry. Registration through UK Cheapest and the website or email service you connect are separate parts of using the name. IANA: .guide registry record (opens in a new tab)
How .guide fits into the domain system
IANA’s .guide registry record dates from May 2014. It identifies Identity Digital as the registry operator. A generic ending using the word guide. This is the registry-record date, rather than a claimed public launch date.
Background checked 6 September 2026 against the sources linked above.
More than an address
Start using your name your way.
Make a simple first page
Use the included single-page builder for an introduction and contact details. Add a fuller website when you need one.
Website options →Forward your email
Send incoming messages from domain addresses to an existing inbox. A mailbox for storing and sending email is a separate service.
How forwarding works →Connect your services
Manage DNS, nameservers and web forwarding. Use your domain with a compatible website or email provider.
DNS help →A little more detail
Questions about .guide domains
Does .guide mean the content is verified?
No. Accuracy depends on the publisher and sources, not the ending.
Can a local business publish a guide?
Yes. Make the business connection clear and keep the information useful to readers.
How does it compare with .info?
Guide suggests helping someone navigate a subject; info is broader. Compare the wording with the actual resource.
What happens after I find a domain?
Add one or more available names to your basket, then continue to registration. Enter the owner details and review the registration term and total before payment. Availability is provisional until the registrar confirms registration.
Will UKC charge me automatically at renewal?
No. UKC sends renewal reminders and an invoice. You need to pay the invoice to renew; UKC does not automatically charge you. Keep your contact details current so you receive reminders.
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