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What to do when your .gov.uk domain name is approved.
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How to set up and manage subdomains.
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Find out if your organisation is eligible for a .gov.uk domain name and what to do if it’s not.
Check who to contact if you think your domain is compromised.
Find out who to get permission from to apply for a .gov.uk domain name.
Use this guidance to make sure that you choose an appropriate .gov.uk domain name.
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