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.HK Domain

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China.

ccTLD

Registry & Technical Information

Registry Information

Registry: Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC)
WHOIS Server: whois.hkirc.hk
Introduced: 1990

Technical Details

Restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in Hong Kong or own a trademark registered in Hong Kong.
Average Pricing: Around $20-$30 USD per year
RDAP Server: https://rdap.hkirc.hk/

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General Availability:1990-01-01
Public Registration:✓ Available

Registration Requirements:

Registrants must have a local presence in Hong Kong or own a trademark registered in Hong Kong.

Additional Information

Country Code Top-Level Domain, representing Hong Kong in the DNS system.

The .hk domain is available in both English and Chinese characters, reflecting Hong Kong's bilingual nature.

hsbc.com.hk
hku.hk
hkex.com.hk

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Frequently Asked Questions

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Hong Kong, a special administrative region of China. The .HK TLD is managed by Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Limited (HKIRC) and was introduced in 1990.

Registration for .HK domains has the following restrictions: Registrants must have a local presence in Hong Kong or own a trademark registered in Hong Kong.

The average pricing for a .HK domain is Around $20-$30 USD per year. Prices may vary between registrars and can differ based on registration period and additional services.

WHOIS information for .HK domains can be queried through the WHOIS server: whois.hkirc.hk. You can also use the RDAP service at https://rdap.hkirc.hk/ for more structured data access.

Popular registrars that support .HK domains include: GoDaddy, Namecheap, 101domain, and more. Check the supported registrars section for complete information and links.

As a country code TLD, .HK provides geographic identity and can improve local SEO rankings. It's ideal for businesses and individuals targeting a specific geographic market.