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[uk] Free .co.uk domains!


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http://www.gbbo.co.uk

It looks like Google and BT have teamed up with some other companies to offer free domain name. The purpose is 'Getting British Businesses Online'.

I've ran through the process it's quick, easy and seems to work fine. There is nothing alarming in the T&C's so i just thought i'd spread the joy.

You can transfer it after 60-days.

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This sounds good, but how much is it going cost after the "Free" time has run out? I done it once before then got slapped with a massive fee after :/

Sounds good though anyways! :)

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It's free for 2 years, and then it's standard price every 2 years. Which is only around ~£5.00. Hosting is completely free though, as it's just simple hosting.

It seems like a good initiative to get some lagging businesses online though. They can either continue it after 2 years, or let it go.

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Yes there is no commitment so if after 2 years your not using it you don't have to pay to renew it.

I've just transfered mine to my own hosting, it works fine.

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Yes there is no commitment so if after 2 years your not using it you don't have to pay to renew it.

I've just transfered mine to my own hosting, it works fine.

How do you transfer it? I can't seem to find it, or do you have to wait 60 days?

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How do you transfer it? I can't seem to find it, or do you have to wait 60 days?

I believe you have to wait 60 days before you can transfer it :)

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mmm... curious question : i do freelance work, graphic design, web design, flash, joomla based stuff, customised pc's and repairs..... not a registered company or anything... just part time to keep myself busy... wonder how this will affect me if i register???? any ideas?

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How do you transfer it? I can't seem to find it, or do you have to wait 60 days?

Sorry my post was mis-leading, you have to wait 60days before you can transfer to your usual domain registrar.

But you can change the name servers to point to your own hosting account (instead of using rubbish google sites)

You login here: https://www.myportalexpress.com with the details u received in an e-mail.

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For what it's worth, 60 days is base wait time for any domain name transfer (after a fresh registration or renewal.) It's annoying to deal with but not too bad.

If you do transfer it, remember you'll pay a new transfer fee with the new registrar BUT you will get 2+ more years for the co.uk. Which is the same for any TLD that you transfer--it's basically 'renewing' it as well. :)

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OK, so, with me been the numpty, can anyone help me set the domain I got to point to an already hosted website.

These are the settings for the web site (hosted on 1 and 1):

Name server 1&1 name serverIP Address (A-Record) 1&1 IP Mail Server (MX Record) 1&1 mail server

What do I do on the gbbo control panel? Do I remove the settings that are there now? All help is appreciated.

Also, do I have to do anything on the google sites site?.

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Looks like a brilliant initiative in my opinion, lets hope these new businesses online dont have really crude and nasty web-design that make you want to rip your eyes out.

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Is there any option to use an email address with the domain, its hardly very professional having a domain but then a googlemail email address?

*edit* nevermind i should really read the getting started help :p

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