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Probably a silly question but the .uk domain is really cheap. If I'm not in the UK can I still use that domain for my server without issue?

Its like 50 bucks for a ten year lease

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[-] Treczoks@lemmy.world 3 points 3 months ago

CC TLDs usually ask for proof of residence.

[-] Bazoogle@lemmy.world 2 points 3 months ago

Depends on the country. .tv and .io don't, though I know .io is shifting to disallow it

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