What is a .香港 domain?
Any business trying to establish credibility in Asia, needs to purchase .香港(Hong Kong) domain name, in order to show the local presence in Hong Kong – one of the biggest financial centers in the world.
How do I buy a .香港 domain?
To purchase your .香港 domain name, you must first search for the availability of the unique phrase (without spaces or with hyphens). If the domain name is available, you may then add it to the cart to register for 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 year(s). If the domain is not available, then either modify your phrase, or inquire about purchasing the name outright through 101domain's Domain Concierge Service.
HKIRC, the registry authorized to operate the .香港 domain, has accredited 101domain to provide domain registration services for .香港 domains.
- 101domain is .香港 Accredited
- You can trust 101domain to do it right, because Country Code domains are our specialty.
- 101domain is uniquely positioned to help guide you through the Hong Kongese registration process.
- Our business was built on providing simple and timely domain registration services, and superior support once you have your name.
How do I start a .香港 website?
Once you have registered your .香港 domain name, if you want to utilize it as a website or email address, you will need to associate it with a cloud-based hosting service like Easy Website Builder, a server-based hosting service like Web Hosting, or an email and collaboration service like Google Workspace.
A website can be built either through a browser-based builder, an installed content management system like WordPress or Drupal, or done professionally by a web designer/developer. Additionally, it is recommended securing your website with SSL, and enhancing your website's speed using Secure Web Accelerator.
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How do I transfer a .香港 domain?
Transferring your .香港 domain name is a fast and easy process. To get started, you'll need an Authorization Code from the registrar that currently has the domain registered. Once you have that, get started by clicking "Transfer Now" below or visit our Transfers Page, enter your domain name to transfer in, provide the Authorization Code, and our system will process the transfer.
Every .香港 domain transfer into 101domain includes an additional year(s) renewal, so you're not losing any time, just saving money and gaining the access to the largest portfolio of extensions in the business and 101domain's powerful domain management system. If you are not provided an Authorization Code or having problems locating it, contact our Domain Specialists to help you navigate the process.
Starting @ 51.49 USD / yr
Transfer NowFAQs for .香港
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.香港 domain names are available for 1, 2, 3, 5 and 10 year(s).
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The domain registration time frame for .香港 during general availability is 1 Week.
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Chinese Domain Names
A .hk Chinese Domain Name must contain at least one Chinese character. A .香港 ChineseDomain Name need not contain any Chinese characters (apart from the .香港 suffix) if theRegistrant makes a specific request to HKIRC. The rest of the string may be composed ofother character(s) like English letters (A-Z, a-z), Arabian numerals (0-9) or a hyphen (-).
The total number of characters in the string of registration for a .hk Chinese Domain Name or a .香港 Chinese Domain Name shall not exceed 15. A hyphen shall not appear at thebeginning and/or at the end of the string of registration nor as the third and the fourthcharacters.
Any application for and any subsequent registration of a Chinese Domain Name is deemed to include all possible combinations of the Chinese Domain Name using different ChineseCharacter Variants (in the same sequential order as the order designated in the application),even though only the Chinese Domain Name actually applied for by Registrant (including the all-traditional and all-simplified Chinese versions of the Chinese Domain Name), andnot any of its other different Chinese Character Variants, may be activated for use.
Not all Chinese Characters existing as computer characters are available for registration as part of a Chinese Domain Name. For example, particular Chinese Characters maycomprise of a Chinese Domain Name on the Reserve List, or may not be included in the Chinese Character Variant Table.
The Registrar or HKIRC has the right to reject any Chinese Domain Name application if it isin the opinion of the Registrar or HKIRC that the Chinese Domain Name applied forcontains one or more Chinese character which is possibly the Variant of another Chinesecharacter irrespective of whether the Variant is included in the Chinese Character VariantTable or not.
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DNSSEC is not available for .香港 domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.
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Trustee Service is not available for .香港 extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
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Your .香港 domain name can be hosted on any hosting platform, whether a cloud-based website builder service like 101domain.com's Easy Website Builder or server hosting platform like 101domain.com Web Hosting using Plesk.
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No. At present the .香港 domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.
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Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. It is your responsibility to pay for your Renewal Fees in advance of the due date specified by 101domain regardless of the domain name expiration date. Failure to pay your Renewal Fees prior to the due date will result in a fee of $150 to renew your .香港 domain. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again. In the event that you do not pay by the renewal date, your site may be inaccessible during this time so it is very important that you renew this extension before the renewal date.
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The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .香港 Top Level Domain is HKIRC. You may visit them at https://www.hkirc.hk/en/.
Domain Requirements for .香港
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Government issued company registration number (for organizations) OR a faxed copy of valid ID/passport (for individuals).
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Use of the word "government", "bank", "assurance", "insurance" or derivatives of these names require additional justification documents.
Violating rights to third parties, regional and internet names, and names contrary to the laws of Hong Kong are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions. -
This IDN is in the Chinese language, in Han script. Native characters: 香港 translate to: "Hong Kong".
Domain registration entitles you to register same name under .hk for free.
How do I renew a .香港 domain?
Renewing your domain name is simple! Just click "Renew Now" below or visit our Renewals Page, and enter your domain name to renew, or log into your Account Manager, select your ext domain name that you would like to renew, select the term of your renewal, and check out.
We also offer Auto-Renew—a great way to keep your domain name up-to-date without having to worry about letting them accidentally expire. Check your Account Settings to find out if you have Auto-Renew enabled.
Starting @ 60.99 USD / yr
Renew NowYes, the .香港 domain name supports multiple language formats. You can register your domain name by entering your domain search using the appropriate language character set in the search field.
- Chinese Simplified
- Chinese Traditional
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