.hu Domain Name Information

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  • Time to Register 10 Days
  • Type ccTLD
  • Country Hungary
  • Registration Period 2 year(s)
  • Trustee/Proxy Service Yes
  • Individuals can register Yes
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Languages Supported Hungarian, 
    .hu 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.
  • Is there a special use for .hu? No
  • Is there any other information needed to register a .hu domain? Yes

    Once the registration is submitted to the registry, the information cannot be modified by deleting and resubmitting it with the proper data, and the registration fee is non-refundable.

    Domains must be in compliance with the Domain Registration Policy HU Registration Policy

    No domains with meaning or use suspected of being: illegal, incentive to hatred/fear/ or delusive/ misleading domain names are permitted.

    In the case of delusive/misleading domain names, examples include: missing/adding a character from a well-known domain name like cocacola.hu, ccacola.hu/cocoacola.hu or changing a letter in a well-known brand eg. cocacola.hu - cococola.hu - or a well-known person like a writer, singer, politician, etc.

    If the Registry detects the possibility that an application violates this policy, they require the applicant to submit a Declaration of Good Faith within 30 days or the domain will be deleted without refund: HU Declaration of Good Faith
  • Does .hu have any additional fees? No
  • Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .hu? Yes

    VAT-ID number of company of European Union country and a contact person in Hungary, able to communicate in Hungarian. If individual, provide personal ID number from any EU country and contact person in Hungary.

    Selecting Trustee Service at checkout satisfies all requirements, however you may need to provide trademark documents, in case the domain matches a well-known brand.
  • Are Individual .hu domain registrations allowed? Yes
  • Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .hu? Yes
  • Are some .hu domain names restricted? Yes

    Violating rights to third parties, illegal use, immoral and domains causing confusion to internet users are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.

    You cannot choose a domain name that belongs to the range of protected names published on the website of the Registry at www.domain.hu. If a domain name that violates the policy gets deleted by the Registry, no refund will be provided.
  • Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .hu? No
  • Private Registration service available? No
  • .hu Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? Yes

    Don't Have All of These Requirements for Hungary .hu? Our trustee service provides the required local contact information. Note: Registration for 2 years may be required on some extensions.

    Yes, Our trustee service provides the required local contact information, however you may need to provide trademark documents, in case the domain matches a well-known brand.

    Available at Checkout

    .hu Trustee / Proxy Fee: 25.49 USD per 1 Year
    .hu Trustee / Proxy Application Fee: 0.00 USD

What is the registration term allowed for .hu domain names?
.hu domain names are available for 2 year(s).
How long does it take to register my .hu domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .hu during general availability is 10 Days.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .hu domain names?
.hu Domain Names must:
  • have minimum of 2 and a maximum of 40 characters;
  • begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;
  • use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;
  • neither begin with, nor end with a dash;
  • not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.hu); and
  • not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.hu).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .hu domain?
DNSSEC is not available for .hu 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.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .hu?
101domain.com provides Trustee Service for .hu extension . Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .hu domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .hu requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .hu registration information (Private Registration)?
No. At present the .hu 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.
What is the grace period for .hu domain name?
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 .hu 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.
Who is the registry that manages .hu domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .hu Top Level Domain is NIC HU. You may visit them at https://www.domain.hu/home/.