A domain in Reviewing status at Hostinger is being checked before its registration completes, and the review typically takes up to 24 hours. The Reviewing status appears when the domain name contains certain keywords, such as a registered trademark, a public figure’s name, or a sensitive term like bank or payment. If the domain isn’t approved, it’s canceled and refunded, and you can register a different domain name instead.
The Reviewing status appears next to the domain in your domains list:
This status occurs when the domain contains certain keywords, such as:
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Registered trademarks (e.g., selloninstagram.tld).
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Alternative spellings or close misspellings of registered trademarks (e.g., amazoon.tld).
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Names of public figures, including alternative or close spellings.
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Reserved terms, which may be designated by governmental institutions or restricted for security reasons.
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Other sensitive keywords, such as bank or payment.
In addition, due to regulatory rules, all India and .DE domain registrations require phone verification before registration completes. Use a valid phone number for this verification.
The domain reviewing process typically takes up to 24 hours.
What happens after the Hostinger domain review
After the review, one of two outcomes will occur:
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If the domain is approved:
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It will be automatically activated, and no further action is required.
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If the domain is not approved:
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The domain will be canceled, and payments made by card or PayPal are refunded automatically according to Hostinger’s Refund Policy.. If you paid with Hostinger Balance, partly with balance, or as part of a bundle, contact the Customer Success team to request the refund. See how long the refund takes for your payment method in How long does a refund take at Hostinger.
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You will also receive an email explaining why the domain was canceled. If you believe the domain should have been approved, reply to the email.
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To register a different name, choose another domain with the Hostinger domain search.
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How to respond to the email
If you believe the domain should have been approved, reply to the email and include the following:
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Proof of trademark ownership or a valid license.
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A brief explanation of the domain’s intended use.
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Supporting documentation (e.g., company registration, licensing agreements, etc.).
Once documentation is provided, get in touch with our Customer Success team, and we will verify the documents for you. Once the review is approved, the domain continues its registration and typically becomes active within 4 hours.