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.
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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.
Holiday opening hours
For the Christmas holidays Norid will have the following opening hours:
Launch of new version of dnscheck.norid.no on 17 November
A new version of dnscheck.norid.no will be launched Tuesday 17 November. Norid now uses the test tool Zonemaster, which has been developed in a collaboration between the registry IIS (.se and .nu) and AFNIC (.fr).
Reminder– registrar seminar 18 November 2020
Norid will arrange a digital seminar for registrars on Wednesday 18 November. This seminar will be held in Norwegian only.
Invitation to registrar seminar 18 November
Norid will arrange a digital seminar for registrars on Wednesday 18 November.
System Maintenance Tuesday 2020-09-22
Norid is planning system maintenance on the registry system on Tuesday 2020-09-22 8 AM to 10 AM CEST. The registry system (EPP and the EPP client), PID automaton, applicant declaration system, registrar web, whois, RDAP and DAS will be unavailable in short periods during the maintenance window. The name service (DNS) will not be affected.
This year’s seminar will be held online
Norid will arrange a seminar for providers on 18 November 2020. The seminar will be held online.
Launch of new technical website on 26 August
On 26 August Norid will launch a new technical website. This website is a portal to open technical information aimed at domain name providers as well other technical specialists, like ISPs, developers, etc.
New versjon of dnscheck.norid.no
A new version of dnscheck.norid.no will be launched shortly. Norid now uses the test tool Zonemaster, which has been developed in a collaboration between the registry IIS (.se and .nu) and AFNIC (.fr).
Reminder – policy change for allowed DNSSEC key algorithms and digest types
Reminder: Norid will on 2020-09-01 change the technical requirements for registering DNSSEC-data on domain names. The change will affect which
DNSSEC key algorithms and digest types are allowed for domain names.
Registry system upgrade Tuesday 2020-06-23
Norid will upgrade the registry system on Tuesday June 23th, from 08:00 to 10:00 CEST. The registry services will be unavailable in short periods during the maintenance window.
Policy change for allowed DNSSEC key algorithms and digest types
Norid will on 2020-09-01 change the technical requirements for registering DNSSEC-data on domain names. The change will affect which
DNSSEC key algorithms and digest types are allowed for domain names.
New opening hours for phone service from 15 June
From Monday 15 June we change the opening hours for our phone service on phone number +47 73 55 73 55. New phone opening hours will be 10 am - 2 pm, Monday to Friday. Emails to info@norid.no will be processed from 9 am to 3 pm as previously.
System Maintenance Tuesday 2020-06-16
Norid is planning system maintenance on the registry system on Tuesday 2020-06-16 8 AM to 10 AM CEST. The registry system (EPP and the EPP client), PID automaton, applicant declaration system, registrar web, whois, RDAP and DAS will be unavailable in short periods during the maintenance window. The name service (DNS) will not be affected.
Downtime for emails to info@norid.no on 15 April
We are doing a system upgrade on Wednesday 15 April 2020 and emails to info@norid.no will therefore not be processed on that date. Emails will be queued and processed the next day. You can contact our customer service by phone on +47 73 55 73 55 during the upgrade.
Reminder: Change in SSL configuration for the EPP service
This is a reminder that Norid is preparing changes to the SSL configuration for the EPP service.
Easter opening hours
During the Easter holidays, Norid has the following opening hours: Monday 6 April: 8 am – 4 pmTuesday 7 April: 8 am – 4 pmWednesday 8 April: 8 am – 12 noonThursday 9 April – Monday 13 April: Closed The zone file will be published as usual during Easter. We wish you all a Happy …
Keep updated about your balance
You receive notifications about your balance from Norid's systems. These notifications are important in order to avoid that registration and renewal of domain names fail.
Domain registration remains normal
Despite the fact that nothing is normal these days, the registration figures for Norwegian domain names remain normal. Other activity in the registry service also remains regular. Our daily operations continue undisturbed. The graph below shows the registration numbers for the period between 1 February and 17 March 2020.
Registrar seminar 18. november 2020
Norid will arrange a seminar for registrars on Wednesday 18 November in Oslo. This seminar will be held in Norwegian only.
Temporary stop in planned changes to Norid’s systems
As everyone else, Norid follows all advice given by the authorities to limit the spread of the corona virus. This means among other things that all employees work from home. However, all our services are working as usual, and the registration of domains is functioning as normal. Our customer service can be contacted on info@norid.no or by phone +47 73 55 73 55 as before.
Statistics about Norwegian domain names
How many Norwegian domain names are there? How many new domain names are registered and how many are deleted? Who are the biggest registrars for Norwegian domain names?
IP access lists for the Norid EPP service
The Norid EPP service is protected by an IP filter which restricts access to the service to the address blocks which are registered in the registrar web (https://registrar.norid.no). On Tuesday March 10. we will narrow this filter so that each registrar can only access the service from the address block that they have registered for …
Correction of invoice distribution
Invoices dated 31.01.2020 were wrongly issued as regular invoices instead of cash invoices. There will now be issued credit notes to correct these invoices. Then we will send out new, correct cash invoices. Cash invoices for February will also be issued shortly.
Support for DNSSEC algorithms Ed25519 and Ed448
Norid introduces support two new DNSSEC key algorithms for DS records in the .no zone and sub zones.
Zonefile production information
Norid is changing the zonefile generation times. Starting at 3rd March, zonefiles will be generated every second hour all day every day of the week. I.e at 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12, 14, 16, 18, 20, 22 and 24 (CET).
Update – error in invoice distribution
Invoices dated 31.01.2020 were wrongly issued as regular invoices instead of cash invoices. We are working with our system supplier, TietoEvry, to correct this in the best possible way. Please note that the invoice should not be paid. We apologise for the error, and will send out more information as soon as we can.
Change in SSL configuration for web services and for the EPP service
Norid prepares changes to the SSL configuration for all our regular web services and the EPP service. The changes are due to changed recommendations, which now state that SSL protocols lower than TLSv1.2 pose a security risk and should be phased out in Q1 2020. Further information can be found by reading the information linked …
Error in invoice distribution
In connection with the monthly invoicing for January 2020, the wrong type of invoices were sent to our registrars.
System Maintenance Tuesday 2020-01-28
Norid is planning system maintenance on the registry system on Tuesday 2020-01-28 8 AM to 10 AM CET. The registry system (EPP), PID automaton and registrar web will be unavailable in short periods during the maintenance window.