.hm ccTLD
The .hm TLD is the country-code domain for Heard Island and McDonald Islands, an external territory of Australia. It is managed by the HM Domain Registry and is open for registration by anyone worldwide, with restrictions on offensive content and surname registrations.
Domains must be at least three characters long, use only alphanumeric characters and dashes, and start with a letter. Surname registrations are prohibited. Obscene, offensive, or misleading domains are not permitted. Unsolicited email from .hm domains is strictly prohibited and may result in domain removal.
.hm Domain Overview
The .hm extension is a country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) in the Domain Name System (DNS). It is managed by HM Domain Registry. .hm was introduced in 1997.
Registration Info
Registration pricing for .hm is not publicly listed. Contact an ICANN-accredited registrar for availability and pricing.
Security Features
- DNSSEC
What Is the History of .hm?
The .hm domain was delegated on July 24, 1997, by ICANN to the HM Domain Registry as the official country-code top-level domain for Heard Island and McDonald Islands. Despite being a remote Australian territory with no permanent residents, the domain is open for global registration and has been used for personal sites, business projects, and online experiments due to its short, memorable nature.
Did you know?
The .hm TLD serves a specific purpose in the domain ecosystem, providing users with clear context about the websites using this extension.
What Is .hm Used For?
The .hm TLD is commonly used for the following purposes:
Personal websites
Brand experiments
Online projects targeting international audiences
Short, catchy domain names for startups
How Do I Register a .hm Domain?
Eligibility
Domains must be at least three characters long, begin with a letter, and contain only alphanumeric characters and hyphens. Surnames, offensive content, and spam-related use are prohibited. No proof of local presence is required.
Open Registration
The .hm TLD is available for registration through accredited domain registrars.
Registration Process
- Choose an accredited domain registrar that offers .hm domains
- Check domain availability using the registrar's search tool
- Complete the registration process and provide required information
- Pay the registration fee (typically )
- Manage your domain settings through your registrar's control panel
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Zone File Analysis
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DNSSEC Adoption Tracking
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Registrar Price Monitoring
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Provider Market Share
DNS provider distribution is calculated from nameserver records, showing which hosting providers serve the most domains in each TLD.
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Disclaimer: The information on this page is sourced from IANA, ICANN, and respective registry operator publications, then structured and formatted with the assistance of AI. While accuracy is a priority, details such as pricing, registration requirements, and policies may change. Always verify with the official registry or an accredited registrar before making registration decisions.