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Norid AS

Abels gt. 5, Teknobyen

Phone +47 73 55 73 55

Norwegian domain names more secure with DNSSEC

As the Internet takes an ever more critical role in society’s infrastructure, it is becoming increasingly more important to ensure that information is not falsified or ends up in the…

About the use of cookies on norid.no

to others. We use the service Google reCAPTCHA to monitor potential abuse of our services. This service inserts cookies and collect data when the service is in use. Please refer…

About the use of cookies on norid.no

…data to others. We use the Google reCAPTCHA service to monitor and prevent potential abuse of our services. This service inserts cookies and collect data when the service is in

Statistics

…(DNS Security Extensions) is a security mechanism that is added to the domain name system. With DNSSEC the response to a domain inquiry is signed in a way that makes…

Advice for authorities

…third parties, is to remove the content or shut down the service. This can only be done where the service or content is located. In cases where it is difficult…

About our privacy policy

…Processing customer data We process data about domain registrations in order to fulfil the agreement with you as a domain holder, and in order to manage the Norwegian top-level domain

The .sj top level domain (Svalbard and Jan Mayen)

…registrations. The intention is that applicants can use .no, for example within svalbard.no or jan-mayen.no. If this policy should be changed at a later stage, Norid will undertake a careful…

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Norid AS is ISO 27001 certified

In June Norid achieved a ISO 27001 certification which covers all of our services, systems, locations and employees. Our society is becoming increasingly dependent on the internet. This heightens the…

Frequently asked questions

…address, or is a PO box acceptable? How many domain names can I have? I have used up my quota. Can I increase the number of domain names I can

Online presence – where and how?

…This, in turn, add value to all Norwegian domain names, something which is reflected in how people prefer to shop from a Norwegian domain name if all other factors are…

Domain conflicts in the legal system

is used in the domain name system; domain names are used to look up IP addresses. The lookup process initiates a search for the IP address, which is used to

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Internet usage increases – trust varies

…Norwegian domain name is with our lookup service Although users can take precautions, it is an important principle that the subscriber is responsible for what a domain name is used…

Requirements for disclosing customer information

…subscribers. This also applies if what you want is a compilation of information that is available as individual lookups in the lookup service. 1. You must meet the requirements in the…

Domain name policy for .no

…tied to individuals and is regarded as personal data. This is described in greater detail in Norid’s privacy policy documents. 17. Complaints 17.1 Complaints involving this domain name policy are handled by…

How the domain name system works

…video below illustrates how the domain name system works. How the domain name system is organised A domain name is a part of a hierarchical name structure. An internet address…

Domain registration directory service

is a piece of data is personal data to us, because we can connect it to an identifiable physical person, it is not automatically personal data to whomever receives it….

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1 in 5 state that they have been scammed online

online. Among these, 20 percent have experienced being scammed. There is no doubt that online shopping is increasing in popularity. According to Statistics Norway, a total of NOK 75 billion…

Administrative model for the .no domain

…change the domain name policy of .no? /regelverk/rammer/regelverksprosess.en.html Norpol www.norid.no/regelverk/norpol/index.en.html IANA – Internet Assigned Numbers Authority http://www.iana.org ICANN – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers http://www.icann.org RFC1591 ftp://ftp.uninett.no/pub/rfc/rfc1591.txt…

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2020 – a year for digital seven-mile steps

…test. It is clear to everyone how valuable it is to have an online presence, and the Internet stands out as a key arena for interaction and communication. Norway has long…

Thinking about starting a business?

…any other rights. It is important to do these tasks in the right order. If you also use your domain name as your profile name in social media, your business…

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The tug of war over the Internet goes on

…order to communicate. In addition the address system is vital in making the Internet useful for ordinary people. This has to be standardized as well, and different parties and interests…

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Need of knowledge on Internet and domain names

is, how it works and how it affects us is quite limited. And if possible the knowledge and consciousness on domain name issues are even lower. What does the address…

Domain name complaints

…complaint heard by the ADR Committee. You are, however, free to initiate legal proceedings in a court of law. Read more about domain names in the legal system.  What does it…

Appendix B: The geographical second level domains

…Agdenes agdenes.no Ål al.no/ ål.no Ålesund alesund.no/ ålesund.no Alstahaug alstahaug.no Alta/ Áltá/ Álaheadju alta.no/ áltá.no/ alaheadju.no/ álaheadju.no Alvdal alvdal.no Åmli amli.no/ åmli.no Åmot amot.no/ åmot.no Andebu andebu.no Andøy/ Andasuolo andoy.no/…

Illegal content online

online information removed. They are quite knowledgeable about what it is possible to remove and how to proceed in order to succeed. The police have a page with tips on how

Find available domain name

Is the domain name available? Table of Contents What kind of name should I choose? It’s a good idea to choose a domain name that is both easy to remember…

Domain name policy models

…are that the applicant is able to provide documentation showing that he has rights to the word he intends to register or a prerequisite that the applicant is an organization.)…

Norid’s processing of customer data

Norid collects and processes various information about the domain registrations. This information is registered in Norid’s customer database. The database is continually updated by information being added about new domain

30 years of Norwegian domain names

interest groups. In a way, the domain resource is infinite. In principle, it is possible to combine letters and numbers in a virtually infinite number of ways. Competition for good…

What does a registrar do?

…. It is a good idea to check references and compare the rates and conditions of several registrars before you decide. Always ask which services are included in the price….

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The pandemic is boosting entrepreneurship

increase in the total number of domain names. Net growth increased by as much as 36 per cent from 2019 to 2020, in comparison, the increase was only 1.4 per…

How to change registrars

You can at any time change to a different registrar and take your domain name subscription with you. This is how to proceed to change registrar When you change your…

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Steady increase of domain names

…the domain name is less visible in our everyday Internet use. However, the domain name is still the stable basis for all Internet based solutions and tools. Domain names are…

Secure online communication

…that site is safe.  The security mechanism, known by its abbreviation DNSSEC, is offered for Norwegian domain names, provided that the individual registrar has implemented it for its customers. Check to see…

Appendix I: Complaint about Norid’s decisions

…its own initiative if the appeal is found to be justified. 1.3 The Alternative Dispute Resolition (ADR) Committee’s decision If the ADR Committee finds that Norid’s decision was in conflict…

How to order a domain name subscription

…up on your subscription. Table of Contents Order a domain name subscription as an organization 1 Contact a registrar 3 The registrar will invoice you Order a domain name subscription…

Seizures of Norwegian domains

…addressed to the domain holder. The prosecuting authority’s decision must be forwarded to us, in writing, by e-mail to info@norid.no, or by regular post. 3 The domain registration is transferred…

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Norwegian domain names for everyone

used to create one’s own identity on the Internet, something that is useful to individuals as well as businesses. It can be used to set up a website or a…

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Webinar about DNSSEC in the Nordics

…ever more critical role in society’s infrastructure, it is becoming increasingly more important to ensure that information is not falsified or ends up in the wrong hands. DNSSEC is an…

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Increased security with new registrar agreement

…minimum of activity related to the domain business. In addition, a requirement has been introduced that the retailer must annually inform his customers of what information is registered in Norid’s…

Amendment to appendix A

…the domain name even after the reservation comes into effect. However, if the domain name is later deleted, it will be blocked from new registration. Such domain names also cannot…

Problems with the subscription

…not been extended Your registrar is responsible for making sure your subscription is continued in our systems. If this is not done in time, it will initiate an automatic process…

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Domain scammers try again

…must consider inhouse and take into account which markets they will hit with different top-level domains. The registrar can be a useful partner for this kind of discussion. In addition…