The management of the global domain Internet space, as well as the system of central servers that ensure the functioning of the DNS (Domain Name System) system, is realized through an independent organization ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers). CARNET (Croatian Academic and Research Network) has been managing the national domain of the Republic of Croatia (.hr) since 1993. All .hr domains are registered in accordance with the Ordinance on the organisation and management of the national top-level domain.
- enter the domain name (e.g. 'carnet.hr')
In accordance with the Zakon o kibernetičkoj sigurnosti NN 14/2024-254 (Cybersecurity Act), published on February 7, 2024, the Registry and registrars of .hr domains are required to verify the exact identity of domain holders during the registration process based on secure and reliable systems and data sources, i.e. to verify the users.
From February 15, 2025, verification will be mandatory in order to register a .hr domain. For successful verification, during the registration process or after submitting a domain registration request, the user is required to provide the selected registrar with a copy of one of the appropriate documents listed below:
NATURAL PERSONS
LEGAL ENTITIES
If it is not possible to determine the person authorized to represent the legal entity in any of the available online registries, an additional official document specifying that person must be provided.
The Croatian Academic and Research Network – CARNET has proudly become a member of the European TLD ISAC (European Top-Level Domain Incident Sharing and Analysis Center). With this membership, CARNET will have the opportunity to collaborate with other leading organizations in Europe to improve the security and stability of the internet infrastructure.
European TLD ISAC is an organization that brings together national top-level domain (TLD) registries to exchange information on security threats, analyze incidents, and work together on solutions to protect critical internet infrastructure. More information about the organization can be found on the official website.
As a key player in the Croatian academic and research community, CARNET has been working for many years to improve internet security and education. This membership will further strengthen its capabilities and enable active participation in international cybersecurity initiatives.