.ug is the first-level internet domain (country code top-level domain, or ccTLD) assigned to Uganda. Like other ccTLDs, the letters 'ug' derive from the two-letter country code in ISO 3166-1, where Uganda is coded UG.

The domain is used for websites and email addresses of government agencies, businesses, universities and individuals based in Uganda. Registration mostly occurs at the second level, meaning a desired name is combined with a subdomain such as .co.ug or .or.ug.

Management

The domain registry is managed by a national authority connected to Uganda's internet community, with core data held in the IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) system. Like other registries, the manager sets registration requirements, annual fees, and procedures for resolving domain name disputes.

UncertaintyThe current official name of the authority managing the registry and the exact date when the domain was first assigned are uncertain in this text and should be verified through IANA records.

Second-level domains

The .ug system has several second-level domains indicating the type of user. Notable ones include .co.ug for business, .ac.ug for higher education institutions, .go.ug for government agencies, .or.ug for non-profit organizations, and .sc.ug for schools. These categories allow users to quickly identify the type of organization behind a website.

Usage

The number of registered .ug names is lower than major global domains such as .com, because many businesses based in Uganda prefer global domain names. Government agencies and universities, however, predominantly use .go.ug and .ac.ug to indicate formal affiliation with the country.

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