A Pillar of Ukraine's Digital Landscape
The domain hostmaster.ua stands out as more than just another web address. Registered on February 18, 2005, it has remained active for over 21 years, with its latest update recorded on March 14, 2026, and an expiration date set for February 17, 2027. Its status is listed as "ok," reflecting consistent maintenance.
Official Role Confirmed on the Live Site
Visiting hostmaster.ua reveals that this domain serves as the online home for Hostmaster LLC (ТОВ "Хостмайстер"), the administrator of the .UA country-code top-level domain. The site explicitly positions the company as the registry operator responsible for stable and secure operation of .UA, including support for international standards such as DNSSEC, IDN, and RDAP. It partners with approximately 200 registrars across Ukraine and beyond.
The company maintains an office in Kyiv (address: а/с 23) and provides contact details including email info@hostmaster.ua and phone +380 44 594-17-94. Its trademark, certificate #36662, has been active since December 15, 2003, and remains valid until April 4, 2033, covering services in commercial information and business organization.
Technical Backbone
DNS records for hostmaster.ua include A and AAAA entries pointing to IP addresses 109.70.108.31 and 2001:4130:ce::31, both hosted by AS29067 LLC Hostmaster in Ukraine. Nameservers are bg.ns.ua, ho1.ns.hostmaster.ua, and ns1.ns.ua. The domain uses DNSSEC for added security and features MX records for email handling along with SPF TXT records to prevent spoofing.
Recent Activity and Focus Areas
The live website highlights ongoing initiatives, including news articles from 2026 on topics such as resilience in wartime conditions (June 12, 2026) and the history of regional domains like kyiv.ua (May 27, 2026). It emphasizes the value of .UA domains for Ukrainian businesses and individuals, promoting features like geographic second-level domains (com.ua, kiev.ua, etc.) and strong security protocols.
Ownership of hostmaster.ua is tied directly to the same entity listed in the WHOIS data—Hostmaster Ltd—with no other affiliations disclosed. The site's content focuses on registry services, registrar support, and domain policy rather than broader commercial offerings.
In the ever-evolving world of domain management, hostmaster.ua continues to anchor Ukraine's presence on the internet with quiet reliability.
