Trusted by public-sector organisations

NetHosted is an approved gov.uk domain registrar and holds Cyber Essentials certification. We help central and local government, schools, parish councils, emergency services, and arm’s-length bodies register and manage .gov.uk domains securely and efficiently.

What “approved registrar” means

The .gov.uk namespace is tightly controlled. Only vetted registrars may submit registrations and updates on behalf of eligible public-sector bodies. As an approved registrar, we:

  • Validate eligibility and documentation for new .gov.uk domain requests
  • Handle registrations, renewals, name-server changes and contact updates
  • Provide compliant DNS management
  • Coordinate with policy authorities for approval and stewardship of the namespace

Cyber Essentials certified

Our Cyber Essentials certification demonstrates controls against the most common cyber threats and a security-first approach to managing your domain and hosting. From hardened management access to vulnerability patching and configuration baselines, we align operations to recognised good practice.

Why choose NetHosted for your .gov.uk domain?

  • Public-sector ready: We understand eligibility rules, approval flows and change windows.
  • Security by default: Registrar locks and strict change authorisation.
  • UK-based support: Speak directly to engineers who manage your services day-to-day.
  • Clear SLAs: Priority handling for nameserver and DNS change requests.
  • Integrated hosting & email: Seamless hand-off to compliant UK hosting if you need it.

How we work with you

  1. Eligibility check: We confirm that your organisation and requested name meet .gov.uk policy.
  2. Documentation: We guide you through the forms and approvals required.
  3. Submission: We submit the request as your approved registrar and monitor progress.
  4. Go-live: We configure DNS and coordinate any cutover.

Case study: Parish council

A parish council recently approached NetHosted to secure a .gov.uk domain for their community website and email. We helped them complete eligibility checks, guided them through the official documentation, and submitted the request on their behalf. Once approved, we set up DNS and provided UK-based support to get their email and website online securely. The council now has a trusted online presence that residents recognise instantly as official and secure.

Frequently asked questions

Who can register a .gov.uk domain?
Only eligible public-sector bodies (e.g. central government departments, local authorities, parish councils, emergency services, schools and certain ALBs). We’ll validate eligibility as part of the process.

Can you manage our DNS and hosting too?
Yes. We offer UK hosting and email with strong security baselines, plus managed DNS.

Do you support purchase orders and invoicing?
Absolutely. We can provide formal quotes and accept POs for procurement workflows.

Speak to our public-sector team