Extension
.hu
.hu in short
The .hu domain is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Hungary, delegated in 1990 and administered by the Council of Hungarian Internet Providers. It is open to persons and companies in Hungary or the EU, and it is the trusted national address for the Hungarian market.
.hu at a glance
Type
ccTLD — Country-code top-level domain
Registry
CHIP — Council of Hungarian Internet Providers
Launched
1990
Country / scope
Hungary
Restrictions
Open to persons and companies in Hungary or the EU; a Hungarian administrative contact is required for others
Typical price
$15/yr
Example sites
Hungarian news, business & telecom sites
Source: IANA root zone database & registry data · methodology
Where to register a .hu domain
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What does .hu mean?
The .hu extension is the national domain of Hungary — “HU” for Magyarország in ISO terms. It was delegated in 1990, among the earliest ccTLDs in Central Europe, and is administered by CHIP, the Council of Hungarian Internet Providers.
Hungarian organisations register either directly at .hu or under descriptive second levels such as .co.hu, with a long list of specialised labels also available. It is comfortably the dominant extension for the Hungarian web.
Who uses .hu?
Hungarian businesses, media, public bodies and individuals. National portals like index.hu, the operator telekom.hu and the lifestyle site nlc.hu all sit on .hu, and a Hungarian address carries clear local credibility.
Companies elsewhere in the EU that target Hungary register too, taking advantage of the EU-wide eligibility that puts them on an equal footing with domestic registrants.
.hu registration rules and requirements
.hu is eligibility-gated but broadly accessible. Registration is open to persons and companies in Hungary or the wider European Union; applicants from outside those areas generally need a Hungarian administrative contact to qualify. Some specialised second levels carry their own conditions. Names are otherwise allocated through accredited registrars.
How much does a .hu cost?
A .hu is moderately priced for a European code, commonly in the $7–$17 per year range depending on registrar (around $15 is typical), with renewals at a similar level. It is affordable enough for both businesses and personal projects.
Is .hu good for SEO?
For a Hungarian audience, .hu is read as a geo-signal toward Hungary, supporting local relevance — useful when your market is domestic. The same association can limit reach elsewhere, and there is no ranking penalty or inherent boost beyond geo-targeting. See how to compare and choose a TLD.
.hu vs alternatives
For a Hungarian business the practical choice is .hu (trusted and local) versus a global .com or the regional .eu for wider reach. Among Central European codes its EU-wide eligibility makes it more accessible than strictly national codes like .sk.
.hu pros and cons
Pros
- The trusted, dominant address for the Hungarian market.
- Open to persons and companies across the whole EU.
- Good local geo-targeting for a Hungarian audience.
- Moderate, affordable pricing with stable renewals.
Cons
- Registrants outside the EU need a Hungarian admin contact.
- Geo-signal can limit international reach.
- Less recognised abroad than .com.
- Some specialised second levels have extra conditions.
Example .hu websites
- index.hu — one of Hungary's most-read news and media portals.
- telekom.hu — the Hungarian site of operator Magyar Telekom.
- nlc.hu — a popular Hungarian lifestyle and community site.
.hu — frequently asked questions
What is the .hu domain?
The .hu domain is the country-code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Hungary, delegated in 1990 and administered by CHIP (the Council of Hungarian Internet Providers). It is open to persons and companies in Hungary or the EU and is the dominant address for the Hungarian web.
Who can register a .hu domain?
Registration is open to persons and companies in Hungary or the wider European Union. Applicants from outside those areas generally need a Hungarian administrative contact, and some specialised second levels carry extra conditions.
How much does a .hu domain cost?
A .hu domain is moderately priced, commonly in the $7–$17 per year range (around $15 is typical), with renewals at a similar level.
Can a non-EU company register .hu?
Yes, but generally only with a Hungarian administrative contact, since direct eligibility is limited to persons and companies in Hungary or the EU. Many registrars offer a local-contact service to make this possible.