123 Reg

123 Reg, British domain and web hosting provider

123 Reg is a UK company specialising in domain name registration, web hosting and associated services to get businesses up and running on the internet. The company presents itself as one of the country's leading hosting providers, with over 25 years of experience helping businesses operate online. According to its data, it has registered over 3.5 million domains and serves more than 1.7 million websites.

Domains: over 400 extensions available

Domain registration is the core of its business. The company offers generic and country-code extensions, including .co.uk, .uk, .com, .org, .ai, .me, .cymru and .wales, with over 400 options in total. It also sells premium domains, manages domain transfers from other providers and offers a domain ownership protection service that includes data privacy, two-step verification lock and other security measures. For those unsure which name to choose, the company has an AI-powered domain search tool that suggests available names.

Web hosting and WordPress

In the hosting section, 123 Reg offers web hosting on cloud architecture, managed WordPress hosting, scalable virtual private servers (VPS) with full root access and a premium hosting service that combines the power of a dedicated server with the simplicity of conventional web hosting. The company also sells SSL certificates.

Building websites and online stores

To build a digital presence without technical knowledge, the company provides its customers with a website builder with pre-designed templates, customisation of text, images, colours, videos and branding, and AI-assisted content generation. For those selling products or services, it offers an online store builder with eCommerce tools that allow you to list products, manage stock and accept payments. Some plans include a free domain for the first year, a professional email address and an SSL certificate.

Professional email and Microsoft 365

The company sells professional email plans with your own domain, mobile and desktop access, spam protection and a 14-day money-back guarantee. It also offers Microsoft 365, which adds tools such as Outlook, Word, Excel and Teams with real-time collaboration and cloud storage.

Customer profile and support

123 Reg targets its services at small businesses and entrepreneurs who want to launch or consolidate their activity on the internet. The company highlights its UK-based support and service channels such as the help centre and telephone support. Its website shows customer testimonials praising the speed and issue resolution of the support team.

Educational resources

The site includes a blog with practical guides on buying domains, choosing extensions, creating online businesses, professional email, comparing managed and self-managed hosting, using the website builder, search engine visibility and local SEO.