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Norid AS

Abels gt. 5, Teknobyen

Phone +47 73 55 73 55

Below is a list of all of the services and tools you need as a registrar for Norid. Current password requirements for the services are described at the bottom of the page.

List of services and tools

Services and toolsTest version
Registrar web
Log-in service where registrars maintain their own data. The primary contact for each registrar is assigned an administrator account and can create additional users. All users with admin rights must be personal and the user must complete the registrar test before the user is created.
Registrar web test
Registrar web API
The registrar web offers an API which should be used for downloading portfolio lists. 

Before you use the API you must create an API user. The API requires authentication with this username and password, and then supplies a token for further use.
Registrarweb-API test
EPP client
Tool used to register and update domain name and holder information. Available via web browser.
EPP client test
EPP server
Protocol for the transfer of data between machines in connection with the registration and maintenance of domain names. Primary interface with the registration system.
EPP server test
Applicant's declaration tool
Tool where domain name holders accept subscription terms and conditions by signing a personal declaration. Available via web browser.
Applicant's declaration tool test
Personal ID
Service for private individuals registering a domain name. Creates a unique ID to use instead of the person’s national identity number. Available via web browser.
Personal ID test
List of test persones
Registrar whois
Closed whois service for registrars only. Available via web browser and command line.
Registrar whois test
Whois (no web-proxy)
Open service where anyone can look up and find registered information about a domain name. Available via command line. The service is being phased out.
Whois test (no web-proxy)
DAS
Open service where anyone can look up a domain name to see if it can be registered. Available via web browser and command line at port 43.
DAS test (no web proxy)
RDAP
Protocol that will replace the current whois protocol. Under development. Available via web browser and command line.
RDAP test
DNS check
Tool where registrars and others can test whether there is a problem with the setup against some of the name servers.

Password requirements

Accepted characters

A-Z
a-z
0-9
space
– ! # $ % & * + , . \ / : ; < = > ? @ _ " ~ ( ) { } [ ]

EPP password

The EPP password can be changed via the EPP channel or via the registrar web.

The password protects the registrar’s EPP account and must be used to access the EPP channel. The password may only be changed by the registrar owning the account.

The password must have no less than 8 and no more than 16 characters.

Accepted characters are listed above. In addition, passwords cannot be too simple; they must meet certain criteria for password strength. Shorter passwords must be more complicated than longer passwords to be considered to have the same strength. If the attempt to change the password is rejected, the solution may be to try a longer or more complicated password.

Tip: It is recommended to use at least 12 characters in practice. This increases the likelihood that the password will meet all the requirements.

Example: my$eCret-8fs contains 12 characters and satisfies the requirements.

User password on the registrar web

User passwords are set via the registrar web.

The password protects users, who can log on to the registrar’s account on the registrar web. The password can only be changed by the user themselves or by one of the registrar’s admin users.

The password must have no less than 8 and no more than 64 characters. 

Otherwise, the requirements are the same as those for EPP passwords.

Tip: It is recommended to use at least 20 characters in practice. This increases the likelihood that the password will meet all the requirements.

Example: myUser$ecret8fs123() contains 20 characters and satisfies the requirements.

Transfer code (AuthInfo)

The code must have no less than 8 and no more than 64 characters. Accepted characters are listed above. The characters must be chosen from at least two of the four groups.

Example: my$ecret8fs123

Published: 17 June 2020
Updated: 11 October 2022