2.1.6 Special requirements for domain registration (.UA, .EU, .DE, etc.)

Image Choosing a domain name is an important step in creating an online project for business or personal needs. The domain name not only determines the address of Your website but also affects its visibility in search engines and user perception.

Different domain zones have their own characteristics, registration rules, and purposes. Some zones are intended for specific countries or regions, others for specific types of organizations or purposes. Understanding these features will help You choose the most suitable domain for Your project.

We inform: there are many domain zones with their own registration or usage features. You can always find up-to-date information on our website. You need to find the domain You need in the list and hover Your mouse over it. Info

Registration of a domain in the .UA zone

Only the owner of a trademark with the same name, who has the appropriate documents, can register a domain in the .UA zone. The processing time for a registration application is from 1 to 7 working days.

Important:

  • The name of Your trademark must correspond to the name of the domain being registered. For example, the domain TheHost.ua is registered under the trademark TheHost.
  • If You are not sure which domain can be registered under Your trademark, inform the support service of the certificate number or send its scanned copy.
  • On our website, there is a TM transliteration tool for domain selection.
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We inform: when forming the domain name, the image of the TM plays an important role. All letters and words depicted there are taken into account. To confirm controversial symbols that can be denoted in two ways, we advise You to present a description of the TM image.

Registration of domains in regional zones of Ukraine

Features of registration in the .PP.UA zone

Domains require mandatory activation using a contact phone number during:

  • Registration.
  • Extension of the validity period.
  • Changes or editing of owner data.

You can get an activation code in two ways:

  1. Receive the code via SMS to the contact number (the registry sends SMS once).
  2. Using the bot @ppuabot. in the Telegram messenger. It’s worth noting that the Telegram account must be registered to the phone number that was specified in the registrant’s (owner’s) data.

It’s important to note: some domain zones are intended specifically for personal use, while others are for commercial use. This should be taken into account when choosing a domain and domain zone. Info domain

Mirror domains

Mirror domain zones are domain zones for Ukrainian cities with two or more spelling options. Usually, these are Ukrainian and Russian variants, but sometimes there is also a shortened version.

Features:

  • When registering a domain in one zone, the person is entitled to register the same name in another zone.
  • You can register a mirror domain only with the same registrar where You registered the first one.
  • In the process, You need to specify the same information as when registering the first name.

List of mirror domains available for registration:

  • .CHERKASY.UA / .CHERKASSY.UA
  • .CHERNIHIV.UA / .CHERNIGOV.UA
  • .CHERNIVTSI.UA / .CHERNOVTSY.UA
  • .DP.UA / .DNIPROPETROVSK.UA / .DNEPROPETROVSK.UA
  • .KYIV.UA / .KIEV.UA
  • .KROPYVNYTSKYI.UA / .KIROVOGRAD.UA / .KR.UA
  • .MK.UA / .MYKOLAIV.UA / .NIKOLAEV.UA
  • .OD.UA / .ODESA.UA / .ODESSA.UA
  • .RIVNE.UA / .ROVNO.UA
  • .UZHHOROD.UA / .UZHGOROD.UA

Registration of domains in international zones

.EU (European Union)

The following can register a domain in the .EU zone:

  • Citizens of European Union countries
  • Companies registered in the EU
  • Organizations that have an office in the EU

.CA (Canada)

To register a domain in the .CA zone, You need to meet at least one of the criteria:

  • Be a citizen or permanent resident of Canada
  • Be a corporation registered in Canada
  • Be a trust, partnership, or association registered in Canada
  • Be a Canadian educational institution, trade union, political party, library archive, or museum
  • Be an Indian group recognized by the Government of Canada

.CN (China)

Requirements for registering a domain in the .CN zone:

  • Foreign companies must provide registration documents and appoint an administrative contact with a Chinese address
  • Individuals must be citizens of China or have a residence permit
  • When registering a domain, You need to provide a scanned copy of Your passport

.US (USA)

To register a domain in the .US zone, You need to:

  • Be a US citizen.
  • Be a permanent resident of the USA.
  • Have a company registered in the USA.
  • Have an office or other representation in the USA.

.DE (Germany)

To register a domain in the .DE zone:

  • You don’t have to be a German citizen.
  • You need to have an administrative contact with an address in Germany.

.UK (United Kingdom)

Only a local contact can be used for registration. In case of its absence, the domain name will be registered to the local contact of TheHost.

Specialized domain zones

.TEL

A domain in this zone is not intended to work as a website address

Domains in the .TEL zone are designed for storing and managing personal and corporate contacts.

Features:

  • A page with contact information is automatically created.
  • Ability to add different types of contacts (phone, email, social networks, etc.).
  • Convenient access to contacts from mobile devices.

.XXX

To register a .XXX domain, You need to:

1. Submit an application for registration of the selected domain on the website.

2. Join the Adult Industry Community (a group of people, companies, and organizations that consider themselves part of the 18+ industry).

The procedure for joining the community is established by ICM Registry, LLC – the administrator of the .XXX domain.