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Although domain registration isn’t a particularly complicated process in itself, many questions can arise during the process, and it is often difficult to find answers to them online.
That’s why we’ve compiled a list of questions that we don’t come across every day, but which can nevertheless be very important when registering a .hu domain. Let’s take a look at them!
Is there a vetting process or risk of rejection when registering a domain?
Approval and rejection are both recognised concepts in the context of domain registration. This is carried out by the registry, who checks whether the applicant has met the requirements in accordance with pre-established regulations – specifically clauses 2.1, 2.2.2(a), 2.2.2(b), 2.2.3, 2.2.4 and 2.2.5.
If not, the registry may reject the registration application, simply delete it and, of course, notify the registrar of the reason, who will then forward the message to the customer who submitted the registration.
If the registry considers that everything is in order with regard to the domain name you intend to register and that it meets the requirements, it will be placed under what is known as ‘conditional use’, against which an appeal may still be lodged by a third party.
The registry always checks all data and its authenticity. If any issues are identified during the assessment process, the application is not rejected immediately; instead, the registrar notifies the registrant.
The registrar and the applicant then have 30 days to rectify any omissions. If the applicant fails to do so, the registration process will be automatically cancelled once the 30 days have elapsed.
There may be cases where the registry finds a conflict with point 2.2.2(c) of the regulations. In such cases, the applicant must submit a Declaration of Good Faith, drawn up in accordance with a mandatory template, on a qualified certificate, with an electronic signature or supplemented with the AVDH available on magyarorszag.hu.
Until the applicant complies with this requirement, the domain name remains provisionally registered but cannot be delegated. If the declaration is not received by the registry within 30 days, the domain registration will be cancelled; otherwise, the application for use will be processed within a few working days.
If you register a .eu domain name rather than a .hu one, there is no manual review. Provided that everything is in order with the chosen name at the time of submission, the system will automatically approve it.
Rejection can only occur if the APEWS (Abuse Prevention and Early Warning System) flags an issue or detects a problem. In such cases, the process is similar to that for .hu domains, meaning we must provide justification that we wish to register the name in question lawfully.
There is no conditional registration for .eu domains; in other words, newly registered domain names are not published for the purpose of allowing a veto – this is always carried out automatically by APEWS. It is, of course, possible to lodge an appeal retrospectively, but this typically becomes a legal matter.
When can a domain name be considered registered?
Following assessment by the registry, domain names enter what is known as the ‘provisionally registered’ phase. For this to become a permanent registration, certain criteria must be met.
The most important thing is that no one lodges a complaint with the registry regarding the domain name. This is because, during provisional registration, the domain becomes public, and anyone can lodge a complaint against it.
This is particularly relevant if someone wishes to register the name of a well-known brand in Hungary that already has an official representative. In such cases, the brand owner may, for example, veto the entire registration process.
If a complaint is lodged against a provisionally registered domain name, a so-called alternative dispute resolution procedure is initiated in accordance with clause 9 of the regulations; that is, the parties are given the opportunity to discuss the matter, thereby determining the fate of the domain.
Depending on the outcome of the dispute, the registry will either approve the domain registration or cancel it immediately.
In the case of .eu domain names, this is a little clearer, as in this instance the newly registered domain name can be put into use immediately, unless APEWS flags up a problem.
Naturally, security checks relating to a domain name may still take place in such cases; however, there is no deadline or specific policy governing this in this instance.
Is domain registration immediate or delayed?
This is a particularly complex issue, as domain registration is, in legal terms, effective immediately, but not in technical terms; this is partly why we distinguish between provisional registration and full registration.
It is interesting to note that .eu domain names can be registered much more easily and quickly in this respect. In their case, the process is fully automated, and the domain can be put into use almost immediately.
There are exceptional cases, however, as if the APEWS system identifies a registered domain that is suspected of misuse or does not comply with the rules, it is set to delayed activation. In such cases, the automated check is replaced by a manual one.
Is it possible to cancel a domain registration whilst the registration process is still ongoing?
When registering Hungarian domain names, there is no option to withdraw your application during the registration process; therefore, once you have submitted your application and it has been approved, the domain name becomes your property, and you must pay the associated fees.
From this perspective, the rules for .eu domain names are also strict, as there is no possibility of the registration process being revoked or cancelled.
The only exception is when the APEWS system detects a problem and automatically terminates the process. In such cases, it is possible to cancel the registration during the manual verification process.