.hm registration
.hm is the country-code extension for Heard Island and McDonald Islands. It suits projects with a clear link to the territory, polar research, conservation, geography, or a concise identity built around the letters “HM.” Registration is available to individuals and organizations, with names allocated on a first-come, first-served basis. Registering .hm does not involve a separate registry procedure or registration form. Choose an available label between 3 and 63 characters, place the order through host.yt, and the request can proceed under the standard allocation process. Availability remains decisive because an earlier valid request takes priority. Transfers are more hands-on. The current holder must sign a transfer request form, which host.yt sends by email after the order has been validated. Because the request is reviewed manually, completion may take several days. Once the transfer is finalized, one year is added to the domain’s existing expiry date. For changes of registrant, contact host.yt to obtain the appropriate procedure before submitting the request. Day-to-day management can include DNS and contact updates, renewal, restoration, registrar locking, DNSSEC record handling, forwarding, and privacy preferences where supported. These operations can also be integrated through SOAP or REST APIs.
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Specifications
| Registration | 39.99 EUR |
|---|---|
| Renewal | 39.99 EUR |
| Transfer | 39.99 EUR |
| Restore | 39.99 EUR |
| Change of ownership | 39.99 EUR |
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Frequently asked questions
What does the .hm extension stand for?
hm stands for Heard Island and McDonald Islands, an Australian external territory in the southern Indian Ocean. As a country-code extension, it gives a domain a direct geographic association, while the short “HM” label can also suit projects or names that naturally use those initials.
Who can register a .hm domain?
A .hm domain can be registered by individuals and organizations. There is no special application procedure: valid available names are assigned on a first-come, first-served basis. The requested label must contain between 3 and 63 characters.
Are there restrictions or required documents for registering .hm?
Registration itself does not require a registry-specific form or special supporting documents. The main confirmed naming rule is a label length of 3 to 63 characters. A transfer is different: the current holder must sign the transfer request form sent by email.
Is .hm a good choice, and what kind of project suits it?
hm is a focused choice for projects connected to Heard Island and McDonald Islands, Antarctic or subantarctic research, conservation, mapping, or the initials HM. Its geographic meaning creates a more specific identity than a broad generic extension, but it will be less familiar to many visitors.
When does .hm make more sense than .com?
Choose .hm when the geographic association or the letters HM are central to the project and distinctiveness matters more than instant recognition. Choose .com for a broadly commercial, international audience that benefits from a familiar default. .hm offers specificity; .com usually offers stronger recognition.
How long does .hm registration take, and how long does it last?
Registration can proceed once the requested name is available and the order is accepted, although processing time should not be treated as immediate. The active registration term is confirmed with the order. For an incoming transfer, allow several days for manual handling; completion adds one year to the expiry date.
How do I transfer a .hm domain to host.yt?
Place the transfer order with host.yt. After validation, host.yt emails a transfer request form, which the current domain holder must sign. The signed request is then processed manually, so the transfer may take several days. When it completes, one year is added to the current expiry date.