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Norwegian domain names more secure with DNSSEC

device contacts a dedicated server set up to handle queries in the domain name system, a so-called recursive resolver (often operated by your Internet service provider). The recursive resolver is…

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1 in 5 state that they have been scammed online

…fraud – and how you can avoid being scammed: Fake online stores (forbrikertilsynet.no) (Norwegian only) More information about illegal content online: Illegal content online (norid.no) Sources 1. Statistics Norway (31.05.2023)…

Online presence – where and how?

…goods, services or information, must be online. There are many ways to establish an online presence, from services on your own domain name to free services to a multitude of…

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2020 – a year for digital seven-mile steps

…risk of being scammed by fake online stores is more likely than ever. You should always be sceptical before shopping with unknown online stores, and you should be especially critical if you do not…

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Internet usage increases – trust varies

…privacy consequences (Norwegian only) The assessment The Data Protection Authority’s made of its own use of Facebook Read more in our guide «Online precense – where and how?» Sources 1….

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The pandemic is boosting entrepreneurship

…name sissels-spiseri.no before and wanted to be more visible online and exclude typos in the domain name. He says that this customer has experienced an increase in demand lately, especially…

Illegal content online

…the public can inform the police about illegal activity online. Domain conflicts in the legal system. A guide aimed at judges, prosecutors, police investigators, lawyers and others who may require…

Thinking about starting a business?

When you are starting your own business, you need to get a domain name subscription, register a business name and think about whether you need to protect your trademarks and…

How to order a domain name subscription

…you Order a domain name subscription as a private individual 1 Create a personal ID 3 The registrar will order the subscription and prepare the technical side of things 5…

Secure online communication

In order for us to be safe online, a complicated puzzle of security measures must fit together just right. An extension of the domain name system, which makes sure you…

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Domain scammers try again

…and that they must decide on this promptly because the seller has other customers who are interested in the same domain names. The vast majority of Norwegian companies choose the…

Video archive

Illegal content online: Will taking down the domain help? Smart start This is how the domain name system (DNS) works (DNS) (Norwegian only) Create an online identity (Norwegian only) This…

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Webinar about DNSSEC in the Nordics

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) and the Nordic country code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) operators invites to a digital meeting on November 17 at 12.00–14.00 (UTC). The…

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Domain names important for entrepreneurs

…the counter as domain name number 50,000 registered by Norwegian private individuals.   Smart start – a video on starting business A guide: Be present online ( PDF, 162 KB)…

Domain conflicts in the legal system

…name registered under this top-level domain. Top-level domains worldwide The international organisation IANA is responsible for delegating top-level domains. On their webside, you can see a complete list of all…

Frequently asked questions

…does it take before the domain name is deleted? I have requested that the domain name be deleted, but I am still receiving invoices for it. What should I do?…

How the domain name system works

…Domain names provide human friendly addresses – it is easier to remember radio.nrk.no than 23.102.50.11. Domain names and top-level domains All devices connected to the Internet have their own unique…

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Operations and load remain regular

Business as usual is not normally considered to be newsworthy. However, considering the situation in Norway and the rest of the world has dealt with over the last few months,…

In-depth reading

Check out the links below for more detailed information about various topics related to domain names. If you have a special interest in technical issues, we recommend the dedicated section…

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Data privacy: Changes to the whois lookup service

…information about the domain delegation, the holder, the technical contact and the technical setup, and who the registrar is. The publically available lookup service increases the confidence in Norwegian domains:…

30 years of Norwegian domain names

…in overnight. Photo: wikipedia.com This was the 1980s, only three decades ago. In the years that have passed since, we have developed Altinn and other services for communication with public…

Appendix I: Complaint about Norid’s decisions

…with the domain name policy in effect when the decision was made, and that the error significantly influenced the content of the decision, the Committee may decide that Norid’s decision…