Hong Kong Third-Level Domain Names

How to Register Hong Kong Third-Level Domains

Third level domain names are those that are immediately to the left of Second level domain names. For example, in www.hkdnr.net.hk, hkdnr is the third level domain. Third level domain names are those that can be reserved by any individual and can be varied from time to time with out any notification. Depending on which second level domain it resides with, the rules for Hong Kong third level domain names may vary. It is managed and controlled Hong Kong Domain Name Registration Company Limited. The most efficient way of promoting products and services in Hong Kong is registering a third level domain name.

In order to apply for a third level domain name registration an applicant must promise the following, that:

• The statements should be complete and accurate in your registration agreement.
• Should not violate the applicable laws by knowingly using the domain name.
• Should never use the registration of domain for any unlawful purpose.
• It should not violate the legal rights of a third party.

In order to register the third level domain name, the registrant must first choose a domain name that is available. The third level English domain name, including the three parts and the dot (.) should not exceed more than 63 characters. The characters allowed in the third level domain names are a-z (case insensitive), numbers from 0-9 and hyphens only. The third level of third level domain must begin and end with letters or digits. The third and fourth position may not contain any hyphens.

The registrant must submit full information regarding his site, such as the administrative contact, billing contact, technical contact and Domain Server DNS.

The ability to transfer ownership of third level domain name registration is available. The procedure for the transfer of third level domain name registration is that, both the transferor and transferee are consented to the transfer and jointly execute a transfer form. The transferor or the transferee should have to pay Fees for the transfer. Lastly, the domain name registration is not being challenged by a third party.

Currently, with technology powered and upheld by Tradelink Electronic Commerce Ltd. of Hong Kong, a fully web-based on-line domain name dispute resolution system has been built-up by the ADNDRC (Hong Kong Office). This system was created to ease the process of handling domain name dispute cases. Parties are exhorted to use this system, as it will greatly improve the management of the domain name dispute resolution process.

Further information about the Hong Kong Third level domains will be available on their official website www.hkdnr.hk.