An internet domain is the foundation of your digital identity. Simply put, it is the unique address through which users find you on the internet, much like a home address is used to find a physical location.

What actually is a domain?
Computers communicate with each other via IP addresses (strings of numbers like 201.0.2.1). Since these numbers are hard for people to remember, we use domains (e.g., google.com or posao.hr).

A domain consists of:

• The Name: The part you choose yourself (e.g., "mycompany", "brandname", or "yournameandsurname").
• The Extension (TLD): The suffix that indicates the type or region (e.g., .com, .net, .hr).

Who owns a domain?
This question often confuses users because many think that by purchasing it, they become permanent owners. However, technically speaking, you do not buy a domain into permanent ownership; instead, you lease it for a specified period (usually from 1 to 10 years).

• The person or company that leases the domain is called the registrant.
• As long as you regularly pay the renewal fee, you have the exclusive right to use it. If you forget to pay the fee, the domain becomes free again for other buyers.

Who is allowed to use it?
A domain may be used exclusively by the registrant or persons authorized by them (e.g., a web agency or employees).

• Rules for .hr domains: In Croatia, every legal entity (company, association) and sole proprietor has the right to one free .hr domain granted by CARNET. Other (paid) domains can be leased without special restrictions.

What is the price of a domain?
The price depends on the popularity of the extension and market demand.

• The price for standard domains like .com and .net ranges from €10.00 to €15.00 per year.
• The prices for national .hr domains range from €0 (for free ones) up to €80.00 or more for paid ones. The price can also be significantly higher if they are special domains (e.g., with 1 or 2 characters or diacritics).
• There are other extensions on the market such as .org, .biz, .info, .eu, and interesting variants like .tech, .travel, and similar.

The price can increase drastically if you want to buy an already taken domain from the current owner (so-called premium domains). The amounts for such domains can reach thousands of euros.

We advise that before leasing, you always check whether your desired name is available through a domain checking service (WHOIS) or on the domene.hr website (for .hr and .com.hr domains).

If you need a domain registration service, feel free to contact us.