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DNSSEC algorithm roll of the zones .no and .sj.
In January next year, Norid will perform a DNSSEC algorithm roll on the zones .no and .sj. During the roll, the DNSSEC keys in the zones (KSK and ZSK) will be changed from algorithm 8, RSASHA256, to algorithm 13, ECDSAP256SHA256.
Invoice for November has now been sent out
All registrars with transactions in November should now have received an invoice.
Remaining balance has now been paid out
All registrars with money left on their balance should receive this within the next few days.
New invoicing routine starts today
As previously announced, we have now changed the invoicing routine so that you pay for transactions after they have been made. You shall no longer make prepayments to your balance.
Update of the test system on 2 November 2021
To limit the access to some of the services at *.test.norid.no we will activate IP filtering for the services in the same way as being done in the production system.
Reminder: Norid will change the invoicing routine
Starting in November 2021 we will change our invoicing routine so that you pay for transactions after they have been made. This means that we will no longer require that registrars make prepayments.
DNSSEC algorithm roll of Norids zones under .no.
In November, Norid will perform a DNSSEC algorithm roll on all our zones under .no. The .no zone itself will not be changed at this time. During the roll, the DNSSEC keys in the zones (KSK and ZSK) will be changed from algorithm 8, RSASHA256, to algorithm 13, ECDSAP256SHA256. Only the keys for our own …
Increased security with new registrar agreement
There were 335 registrars in total when the process of a new registrar agreement began in June 2021. After the deadline for entering into the new agreement expired at the end of August, 268 registrars - eight out of ten - had chosen to continue the business with Norid.
System Maintenance Tuesday 2021-10-12
Norid is planning system maintenance on the registry system on Tuesday 2021-10-12 8 AM to 10 AM CEST.
Update of the test system 30 September 2021
Due to the change of our invoicing routine, the test system for the registrar web and EPP will be updated on Thursday 30 September 2021.
Norid will change the invoicing routine
Starting in November 2021 we will change our invoicing routine so that you pay for transactions after they have been made. This means that we will no longer require that registrars make prepayments.
Update of registrar web on Tuesday 14/9-2021
Norid will update the software for the registrar web on Tuesday 14/9-2021, in the period 08:00 to 10:00, CET.
The deadline for entering into the new registrar agreement is getting close
If you want to continue as a registrar for .no, but have still not entered into the new registrar agreement, it is now urgent to do so. The deadline for accepting the new registrar agreement, and complete the other required steps, is 18 August 2021.
Transition to a new registrar agreement well on the way
A couple of weeks after sending out the new registrar agreement, many of our registrars have started the work to enter into the new agreement. 125 registrars have finished the first step and signed the agreement, and 39 registrars have completed the transition to the new agreement. This means that 16 percent of the domain names have a registrar that has entered into the new agreement.
Error in invoice distribution on 1 July
When sending the invoices for June, an error occurred and invoices were sent from the test system. Please disregard invoices from "Uninett malselskap".
New Applicant’s declaration takes effect on 24 August 2021
Norid has introduced a new registrar agreement. This means that some terms for registrars will be removed from the domain name policy because they are covered in the new registrar agreement. The Applicant's declaration will be updated as a part of this.
Transition to the new registrar agreement starts now
We are now ready to start the transition to the new registrar agreement. In order to continue as a registrar, you must accept the new agreement by signing it, and also complete the required steps mentioned below no later than 18 August 2021.
The new registrar agreement is ready
Several registrars have taken the opportunity to comment on the draft of the new registrar agreement. We have gone through the input and made some adjustments. The final text is now ready. The transition to the new agreement will start on 15 June 2021.
Reminder – check registered contact information
The new registrar agreement will be sent out shortly. We therefore want to remind you that all registrars must check that their registered contact information on the registrar web is updated. The contact information must be updated by 4 June.
Check registered contact information
The new registrar agreement will be sent out shortly, and it is therefore important that all registrars check that their registered contact information on the registrar web is updated. The contact information must be updated by 4 June.
System Maintenance Tuesday 2021-06-01
Norid is planning system maintenance on the registry system on Tuesday 2021-06-01 8 AM to 10 AM CEST. The activity is arranged to verify the systems functionality following Norid's infrastructure upgrade.
System Maintenance Tuesday 2021-05-11
Norid is planning system maintenance on the registry system on Tuesday 2021-05-11 8 AM to 10 AM CEST. The activity is arranged to verify the systems functionality following Norid's infrastructure upgrade.
Proposed text for new registrar agreement – invitation to provide input
At Norid, we are in the process of evaluating and revising the registrar agreement. We now have a proposed text for the new agreement and encourage all registrars to review the text and provide input. Deadline for input: 21 May 2021.
The upgrade of Norid’s registry infrastructure has been completed
The upgrade is now complete and all services became available from kl. 12:58 Saturday 24 April (CEST).
Reminder: Norid registry system upgrade
We’d like to remind you that Norid is upgrading the registry infrastructure this weekend (23 to 25 April).
Norid test system upgrade
Norid is upgrading the registry test platform 14 April, causing all registry test services to be unavailable during that day. After the upgrade all registry test services will be announced with new IP addresses in DNS.
Easter opening hours
During the Easter holidays, Norid has the following opening hours:
Norid registry system upgrade
Norid is upgrading the registry platform from 23 through 25 April this year, causing all registry services to be unavailable during the time period. The services are shut down at 4 PM Friday 23 April.
Change in the EPP interface. Password change in EPP will be removed
From april 13. this year, password change in EPP login will no longer be allowed. The current EPP interface has an option for changing the password in the login command. This option will now be removed. After the change, the EPP password can still be changed in the registrar web.
ICANN holds a workshop on 3 March – “ICANN and its technical mission”
Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) invites to a digital workshop on 3 March at 2–5 hrs pm (CET). The workshop is aimed at techies who want more information about how the upper level of DNS is handled.