Hello, I have two questions.

1) We are in search of a registrar who can register and verify the availability of a domain across all zones simultaneously. I have not been able to find one that covers all zones.

2) I've encountered an issue. I am unable to register domains in the .me.uk zone, only in .uk, .asia, and .fr.

Are registrations free in these zones? Or can only residents of those territories register?

Thank you in advance.

Registrations in the .uk, .asia, and .fr zones are not necessarily free, and eligibility requirements may vary. Some territories may have restrictions on who can register domains, such as residency requirements. It's best to check with the specific registry for each zone to understand the registration rules and costs.

In some cases, registrations in certain zones may be restricted to residents or entities with a presence in that territory. Each domain registry sets its own rules for registration eligibility and pricing, so it's important to review the specific requirements and costs for each zone you are interested in.

For the .me.uk zone, it's possible that there are restrictions or eligibility criteria that are preventing you from registering domains. It's advisable to contact the registry or a domain registrar that specializes in this zone to get more information about the registration process and any potential restrictions.


Some popular domain registrars that offer a wide range of domain registration services and coverage across various zones include:

1. GoDaddy
2. Namecheap
3. 1&1 IONOS
4. Google Domains
5. Bluehost
6. HostGator
7. Domain.com
8. Register.com
9. Gandi
10. Name.com

These registrars often have experience in navigating the complexities of domain registration across different zones and can offer assistance in understanding the specific requirements and costs for each zone.

It is not always feasible to efficiently register all domains in a single location. Also, not every registrar authorized to register domains in one zone is authorized to do so in another zone under its accreditation - meaning that the registrar can easily resell any zones.

Some registrars offer a "proxy registration" service where the registrar registers the requested domain to their office in the desired country, and the user manages the domain.

However, there are top-level domains (TLDs) where these methods don't apply, such as int, gov, mil, edu, and others.

When using "proxy registration" services, the registrar essentially acts as an intermediary, which can be beneficial in certain cases. However, it's important to be aware of the limitations, especially when dealing with specific TLDs.

No single registrar covers every TLD (Top-Level Domain) in one shot - registries are fragmented, and APIs don't always sync up for a full sweep. For Q1, check out registrars like GoDaddy or Namecheap; they handle a wide range of gTLDs and ccTLDs, but you'll still need to cross-check niche zones manually via WHOIS lookups. As for Q2, .me.uk is a second-level domain under .uk, often restricted to UK residents or entities, unlike .uk which is more open.

Meanwhile, .asia and .fr have residency or local presence rules too, and no, they ain't free-expect to shell out annual fees per domain, usually $10-50 depending on the registrar's pricing and promos. Hit up Nominet for .uk specifics or EURid for .fr deets to confirm eligibility.