How much does a .hk domain cost?

At Upflare a .hk domain costs €98.99 for the first year and renews at €86.99/year; transferring one in costs nothing. Prices exclude VAT.

Hong Kong SAR China · .hk

Register a .hk domain — Hong Kong SAR China's domain extension

.hk is the official country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Hong Kong SAR China. It tells visitors your website is rooted in Hong Kong SAR China and builds instant local trust.

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Term: 1–10 years
Eligibility: Open to all
DNSSEC: No
WHOIS privacy: No

.hk registration rules

What you need to know before registering, transferring or renewing a .hk domain.

Registration

Registration term: 1–10 years
Renewal term: 1–10 years
Internationalised names (IDN): Not supported
Name length: Up to 63 characters: letters, numbers and hyphens (registry minimums may apply)

Requirements

Restrictions: Open to everyone — conditions below
Extra registrant data: Not required
Local presence / trustee service: Not offered

Transfer & ownership

Transfer to Upflare: Supported
Transfer method: Auth (EPP) code from your current registrar
Owner change: Registry trade procedure

Renewal & expiry

Restore after expiry: Possible for up to 29 days — a late fee may apply
Registry quarantine: 60 days — restore fee applies

Technical

Registry: Hong Kong Internet Registration Corporation Ltd.
Type: Country-code top-level domain (ccTLD)
In use since: 1990
DNSSEC: Not supported
WHOIS privacy: Not allowed by the registry
Lookup protocol: WHOIS

Before you register a .hk domain

Any individual or organisation, in Hong Kong or abroad, can register a .hk — no local address is needed.
HKIRC may spot-check registrations and ask for an ID document or business registration; names with sensitive words need extra proof.

Information verified on 17 Oct 2026. Sources: HKIRC registration policy · IANA root zone database. Registry rules can change — our support team confirms the details for your order.

Why choose a .hk domain?

Signal a clear local presence in Hong Kong SAR China.

Build trust with customers in Hong Kong SAR China who prefer a local address.

Strengthen local SEO for searches tied to Hong Kong SAR China.

Protect your brand by securing its .hk version.

Who .hk is for

Businesses, shops, institutions and creators targeting the Hong Kong SAR China market.

How to register a .hk domain

1Search for your name above and add the .hk domain to your cart.
2Fill in your contact details — they must be accurate and up to date.
3Make sure you meet the .hk registration rules below; the registry may check them.
4Manage DNS, connect hosting or email from your Upflare dashboard once the domain is active.

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.hk domain FAQs

.hk domains can be registered for 1–10 years at a time, and renewed before they expire.

Yes. Any individual or organisation, in Hong Kong or abroad, can register a .hk — no local address is needed. HKIRC may spot-check registrations and ask for an ID document or business registration; names with sensitive words need extra proof.

Unlock the domain at your current registrar, request its auth (EPP) code and start the transfer on our transfer page.

The .hk registry doesn't allow WHOIS privacy services. Registry rules decide which details are public.

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