How to Register a Domain Name in Hong Kong
Top-level domains are the label that follows the domain name of website addresses. The most common and well known top-level domain is ".com." While ".com" is the most popular, there are many other top-level domains available, including two letter codes used for countries and territories. The top-level domain for Hong Kong is ".hk," and many businesses and individuals create ".hk" domains for marketing or informational purposes.
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Instructions
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Open your web browser and navigate to Asia Registry (the link is found in the Resources section at the bottom of this page).
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Type the domain name in the "1. Enter Name" box.
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Place a mark next to ".hk," ".hk.com" or both in the "2. Select Domain" menu.
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Click the "Check" button under "3. Check Domain" to see if the domain is available.
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Place a checkmark next to the available domain names you want to register.
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Enter the security code and click "Continue to Register."
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Enter your username and password. If you do not have a username or password, register with the site by filling in your information in the "User Account Details" section.
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Select how many years you want to register the domain name for under "Registration Term."
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Type the complete and legal name of the registrant in the "Registrant Name" box.
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Choose the registrant type in the "Registrant Type" drop down menu.
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Select your ".com.hk" registry choice, if you have chosen to use a ".com.hk" domain. You need residence in Hong Kong if you choose to use a ".com.hk" domain. If you do not have residence in Hong Kong, choose "Asiaregistry will act as my agent in Hong Kong."
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Select the person who will receive contact information in the boxes named "Registrant Contact," "Admin Contact," "Technical Contact" and "Billing Contact," and click "Continue."
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Choose where the DNS servers in the "DNS Servers" box.
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Register an international phone number in the "PhNUM-Global Phone Numbers" box, if you would like to setup an international phone number.
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Select web and email hosting in the "Web and Email Hosting" box, if you would like Asia Registry to host your website.
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Enter a promotional code in the "Promotional Code" box, if you have a promotional code.
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Enter your payment information and click "Order."
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