East Africa Cluster · Uganda · UGX Pricing · MTN Mobile Money Accepted
Domain Registration in Uganda
Register .co.ug, .ug, .africa, .com, and 400+ TLDs. DNS management, WHOIS privacy, and easy pairing with hosting and business email. UGX billing. MTN Mobile Money accepted.
Register your Uganda domain with Megabit Cloud
Megabit Cloud supports .co.ug and .ug domain registrations for individuals and businesses in Uganda. Register your Ugandan domain and pair it with web hosting, business email, and SSL in a single checkout.
We also offer .africa, the pan-African TLD that positions your brand across the continent. International TLDs like .com, .net, and .org are available from $8.99/year. DNS management is included with every domain registration.
Who uses Domain Registration in Uganda?
Ugandan organisations and businesses across these sectors rely on this service.
Businesses registering Ugandan identity
Companies targeting Ugandan government contracts, NGO Bureau registration, or Uganda Investment Authority (UIA) licensing need .co.ug or .ug domains managed under UIXP Registry. A Ugandan ccTLD signals legitimate local presence to partners and regulators.
Telecoms & licensed operators
Ugandan telecoms licensees, ISPs, and value-added service providers regulated by the Uganda Communications Commission (UCC) benefit from .ug domains that align with their NBI/ISP licence documentation and public-facing identity requirements.
NGOs & civil society
Uganda's large NGO sector, registered with the NGO Bureau under the Ministry of Internal Affairs, uses .org and .co.ug domains for credibility with donors, government, and beneficiaries. .africa domains signal pan-continental ambitions.
Entrepreneurs & brand protection
Ugandan digital entrepreneurs register .co.ug, .ug, and .africa domains for brand protection and geographic keyword targeting. Uganda's growing e-commerce culture means domain assets in local ccTLDs are becoming valuable digital property.
Why host in Uganda vs. offshore?
How regional East Africa providers, offshore cloud, and Megabit Cloud compare.
| Factor | Regional EA hosts | Offshore (EU / USA) | Megabit Cloud Uganda |
|---|---|---|---|
| Server location | East Africa (varies) | EU or USA | East Africa cluster |
| Uganda Data Protection Act 2019 | ⚠ Varies by provider terms | ⚠ Offshore transfers require extra steps | ✓ Data stays in East Africa |
| Latency within Uganda | 10–60 ms | 120–300 ms | < 20 ms (EA cluster) |
| UGX billing | ✓ Some providers | ✗ USD or EUR only | ✓ |
| MTN Mobile Money | ✗ Rarely | ✗ | ✓ |
| Airtel Money | ✗ Rarely | ✗ | ✓ |
| Enterprise SLA (99.99%+) | ✗ Often limited | ✓ | ✓ |
| 1 Tbps+ DDoS mitigation | ✗ Not standard | Varies | ✓ Included on all plans |
| Own network backbone (ASN) | ✗ Third-party transit | ✗ | ✓ AS203905 |
| UIXP peering | ✗ Varies | ✗ | ✓ |
| Free website migration | Varies | Varies | ✓ Included |
Frequently asked questions
Who can register a .co.ug domain?
Ugandan .co.ug and .ug domains are open to individuals, businesses, and organisations in Uganda. Megabit Cloud handles the registration process and DNS management for you.
How much does a .co.ug domain cost?
Pricing for .co.ug and .ug domains is shown during checkout in UGX. International domains like .com start from $8.99/year. Contact our team for .co.ug pricing.
Can I transfer an existing domain to Megabit Cloud?
Yes. You can transfer your existing .co.ug, .com, or any supported TLD to Megabit Cloud. The transfer process is handled through the control panel.
Is DNS management included?
Yes. Every domain registered with Megabit Cloud includes full DNS management, A records, CNAME, MX, TXT, and more, via an easy control panel.
Can I register a .africa domain for my Ugandan business?
Yes. .africa is available to any African business or individual. It is a strong choice for brands that want to signal their Pan-African identity alongside a .co.ug domain.
Need enterprise cloud or sovereign infrastructure in Uganda?
Gewape Cloud Infrastructure (GCI) operates enterprise private cloud and sovereign cloud deployments for governments, banks, and regulated organisations across East Africa.
Ready to get started?
East Africa cluster. UGX billing. MTN Mobile Money and Airtel Money accepted.