You host my website, does this mean my domain is registered via UK-Cheapest?

It is quite possible that you bought your domain name from another agent and then changed your domain nameservers to point your domain name to your hosting webspace with UK-Cheapest. In this case the domain name renewals will still be billed by the company that you registered your domain name with initially, and they will retain control of your domain.

If you transferred your domain name to us, then we will be able to update your domain directly, and will invoice renewals directly to you.

I have created a Subdomain but it is not working?

When a Subdomain is created the DNS that will make the subdomain work need to be recognised globally. This is called DNS propagation.

Please allow upto 72 hours for this to take place.

Categories DNS

I’ve uploaded my website but I just get a Linux Test Page message

The Linux Test Page or ‘forbidden’ error message is given when there is no index.html or index.htm file present in a directory.

Make sure that you upload your index file correctly. As soon as you upload your index.htm or index.html file the The Linux Test Page or Forbidden error message will no longer show

Why has my Helpdesk eSupport ticket been closed?

Your eSupport problem ticket will be closed if we have not received a response from you for at least 72 hours.

You may re-open the ticket if you still require assistance.

Can I Get a Refund for a Domain I No Longer Need?

Domain cancellation and refunds

A completed domain registration is normally non-refundable

When a domain order completes, the name is registered at the relevant registry for the selected term. It cannot be returned like a physical product merely because it is no longer needed. If the order is wrong or appears duplicated, contact UKC immediately so its exact status can be checked.

REGISTEREDRegistry commitmentNormally cannot be undone
ERRORContact us promptlyStatus matters
RENEWALControl the next termReview automatic renewal settings

Why are domain registrations normally non-refundable?

A domain is a time-limited registration entered into a registry, not a reusable product kept on a shelf. Once the registry accepts the order, UKC cannot simply put the same registration back for sale or guarantee that the registry will reverse it. This is why domain charges are treated differently from eligible hosting subscription charges.

What can I do with a domain I no longer need?

Keep it until expiry

The domain remains yours for its paid term. You can leave it parked and avoid publishing personal or unfinished content.

Use forwarding

Redirect visitors or email to another address while the registration remains active.

Transfer it

If another registrar or eligible holder should manage it, follow the extension’s transfer and registrant-change rules.

Let it expire

Disable automatic renewal where appropriate and understand that website and email service will stop and the name may later become available to others.

How do I avoid another renewal?

  1. 1
    Open My Domains

    Sign in to the Client Area and select the domain you no longer intend to renew.

  2. 2
    Review renewal settings

    Change the available automatic-renewal or cancellation setting before the next invoice or collection date.

  3. 3
    Protect anything still in use

    Move any website, email or verification service that depends on the domain before allowing it to expire.

  4. 4
    Keep confirmation

    Review the service and invoice status in the account and retain any confirmation for your records.

Refund questions

I typed the wrong domain. Can the spelling be changed?

A registered name cannot normally be renamed. Contact Support immediately to check the order status, then register the correct available name if required.

What if the charge appears duplicated?

Open a ticket with the invoice or transaction references so UKC can distinguish a duplicate payment from two separate successful registrations or renewals.

Does the hosting refund policy cover domain fees?

Domain registration fees are separate. Read the current Refunds and Cancellations page for the service involved.

Unsure what completed?

Ask UKC to check the exact order and registry status

Include the invoice number, but do not send account passwords or payment card details.