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Country-code extension (Croatia)

.hr

Registry: CARNet - Croatian Academic and Research Network

Updated on 4 November 2026

Registration

Registration period1 to 5 years
Renewal term1 to 5 years
Name length3 to 63 characters
Accented characters (IDN)No
Who may register? Only holders from these countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden
Registration termsTerms of CARNet - Croatian Academic and Research Network ↗

Additional details

For this extension, the registry asks for additional details of the holder:

DetailRequired?Example
VAT numberRequired for companiesNL999999999B998
Passport numberRequired for private persons—

Transfer

Transfer codeNo transfer code needed
Expiry date after transferPlus 1 year
Transfer lockYes, must be off before you transfer
Holder changePossible

Renewal and expiry

Renewal grace after expiry—
Quarantine or redemption period—

DNS technology

DNSSECYes, up to 8 keys
Number of nameservers2 to 5
Nameserver check in advanceNo

Registry

NameCARNet - Croatian Academic and Research Network
Websitewww.dns.hr
WHOIS serverwhois.dns.hr

Frequently asked questions about .hr

What are the registration terms for .hr?

The holder of a .hr domain name must live or be established in one of these countries: Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, Croatia, Cyprus, Czechia, Denmark, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Liechtenstein, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, Netherlands, Poland, Portugal, Romania, Slovakia, Slovenia, Spain, Sweden.

The registry also asks for extra details: VAT number (required for companies), Passport number (required for private persons). You enter these when ordering.

The registration terms of the registry, CARNet - Croatian Academic and Research Network, also apply. By registering, you agree to them.

For how long do I register a .hr domain name?

You register a .hr domain name for 1 to 5 years.

After that you renew per 1 to 5 years. With "Auto-renewal" on the domain page you decide whether this happens automatically.

How do I transfer a .hr domain name to Knippin?

A .hr domain name does not need a transfer code. You request the transfer with us; the registry handles the rest.

Is there a transfer lock on the domain name? Have your current provider remove it first.

After the transfer: plus 1 year.

Can I change the holder of a .hr domain name?

On the domain page, click "Change holder" and enter the details of the new holder.

The new holder must also meet the registration terms.

Which characters can I use in a .hr domain name?

The name before .hr may be 3 to 63 characters long: letters, digits and hyphens, not starting or ending with a hyphen.

Accented characters such as é or ü (IDN) are not allowed.

Does .hr support DNSSEC?

Yes. DNSSEC protects your domain against forged DNS answers. Want to enable it? Create a ticket and we will arrange it with the registry.

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