How to register a domain in Uruguay (.uy and .com.uy)

Choose the extension

• .uy is Uruguay general-purpose extension and can be registered directly with NIC Uruguay (nic.uy) or through an authorized registrar.
• .com.uy is intended for commercial use and is officially administered by Antel. Several Uruguayan providers also offer registration and management.
• If the name is available in both extensions, you can register both to protect the brand and choose one as primary.

Where you can register it

• NIC Uruguay / SeCIU (nic.uy): official direct registration for .uy domains.
• Antel: officially administers .com.uy and is also an authorized .uy registrar.
• Other .uy registrars listed by NIC Uruguay include Intersys Uruguay, NetGate, HostingenlaWeb.com, Montevideo COMM, Netuy and Hosting Montevideo.
• For a non-technical business, choose a provider that includes a DNS management panel.

Steps to register the domain

1. 1

   Choose a short, easy-to-type name related to the venue brand.

2. 2

   Check availability at nic.uy or your preferred provider.

3. 3

   Register the domain in the business or actual owner name. Avoid leaving ownership with an unrelated third party.

4. 4

   Keep the registrar credentials safe and enable auto-renewal or expiration reminders.

5. 5

   Confirm you have access to DNS management. That is what you need to connect the domain to Bocadium.

Before connecting it to Bocadium

• You do not need to buy separate web hosting: Bocadium hosts the application.
• If you already use email on the domain, do not delete MX, SPF, DKIM or DMARC records when changing the website configuration.
• Prices, terms and registrar screens may change; always review current provider information before purchasing.