In the following article, .ua will be approached from different perspectives, with the aim of exploring its different facets and delving into its relevance in various contexts. .ua will be analyzed from a historical, sociological and cultural approach, in order to shed light on its importance and impact on contemporary society. In addition, a panoramic view of the different opinions and debates that revolve around .ua will be offered, with the intention of generating a critical and enriching reflection. From its origins to its influence on the present, this article aims to provide a comprehensive and complete look at .ua, inviting the reader to deepen its understanding and appreciation.
Internet country code top-level domain for Ukraine
Must be the owner of a trade mark registered in Ukraine for second-level domains (and may only register if the domain name is the same as the trade mark); no restrictions for third-level domains
As of March 2017, around 10.78% of all the .ua domains were served via secured HTTPS protocol, with the Let's Encrypt Authority X3 being the most popular SSL certificate. Nginx is the most popular web server, serving 68.97% of the .ua domains, followed by Apache serving 17.75% of the total .ua domains.
Third-level & second-level domains
To remove the risk of cyber squatting, registration of second-level domains directly below .ua is restricted to owners of registered trade marks, who may register a domain name similar to that of the trade mark in question. However, third-level domains can be registered beneath some of the following:
.com.ua: paid, commercial organizations
.edu.ua: free, available only to proved educational organisations.
.gov.ua: free, available only to governmental organizations
.net.ua: paid, network service providers
.in.ua: paid, domains for individuals
.org.ua: paid, other organizations (non-commercial)
.mil.ua: free, available only to armed forces
There are also second-level domains which are region-specific. These are less popular than the above list (making domain names more available) but they are sometimes restricted to organisations exclusively from within the region.