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- Authentication codeTo transfer a domain from one registrar to another, you usually need an authentication code, also known as an "auth key" or "EPP code". Getting hold…
- Changing your domain nameChanging your domain name means cancelling your existing domain and registering a new one. Domain orders cannot be cancelled once payment has been…
- DNS templatesA DNS template adds all the records for a common service in one go — for example our standard setup or Microsoft 365. Open the domain under DNS in…
- Your domains in the customer portalUnder Domain names in the menu you can see all the domains you have with us, when they expire, and whether they point to our name servers. The name…
- Additional fee after a domain has expiredIf a domain has passed its expiry date and was not renewed in time, it may enter a so-called grace period or redemption period , depending on the…
- Transfer a domain to usWhen transferring a domain — that is, moving it from one registrar to another — you normally need an authorisation code. In some cases the process…
- Renew a domainWe normally send a renewal invoice automatically before your domain expires. If you want to renew early, or if you've turned off automatic renewal…
- Managing DNS records for your domainDNS records control where your domain points: which server displays your website, where email is delivered, and which services are allowed to send…
- How do I change name servers?Name servers determine where your domain's DNS is managed. If your domain points to our name servers, you can manage your DNS records under DNS in…
- How do I transfer my .se or .nu domain?To transfer a .se or .nu domain, you first need the authorisation code (auth key, or EPP code) for your domain name. You get this from your current…
- How long does it take for a DNS change to propagate?After making a change to the zone file for your domain, it can take up to 48 hours for the change to propagate fully. Normally the time depends on…
- Get the EPP code to transfer a domainTo transfer a domain from us to another registrar, you'll need the domain's EPP code, also known as an auth code or authorisation code. You can…
- IDN – Internationalised Domain NamesIDN stands for "Internationalised Domain Name" — domain names that contain characters beyond the standard a-z, 0-9, or hyphens. Below are some…
- Import a DNS zoneIf you're moving DNS from another provider, you can import the entire zone instead of entering records one by one. You'll need a zone file in BIND…
- The PING and NSLOOKUP commandsThe commands "ping" and "nslookup" are useful for finding out where a domain points, or for troubleshooting a network issue. PING: Shows the IP…
- Name serversTo manage DNS settings through our services, your domain name needs to use our name servers. Please set the following name servers:…
- SPF, DKIM and DMARCDKIM DKIM is a security method used to authenticate email messages. To set up DKIM, you need access to the administrator account for your email.…
- Create a DNS zoneA DNS zone is where your domain's DNS records are stored with us. If you have a domain without a zone, you can create one with a single click. Click…
- Top-level domain (TLD)A top-level domain is the last part of a domain name – the bit after the dot. It often indicates what type of website it is or which country the…
- Transfer lock and renewal invoiceThe domain page has two settings that can be toggled on and off with a single click. Changes are saved immediately. Renewal invoice Under Renewal…
- What is the 60-day lock?For certain top-level domains, particularly generic top-level domains (gTLDs) such as .com, .net and .org , there is a so-called 60-day lock . This…
- What is SPF?An SPF record tells receiving mail servers which email server your domain is authorised to send email from. Without an SPF record, there is a greater…
- What is a CNAME?A CNAME, or Canonical Name, is an alias used when you want to point one domain address to another domain address. For example, www.mydomain.se might…
- What is an MX record?An MX record (Mail Exchange record) tells the internet which email server should receive and handle email for your domain. When someone sends a…
- Email address verificationWhen you register a new domain, transfer a domain, or change the contact email address (for top-level domains subject to ICANN's rules), you must…
- Why am I receiving messages from ICANN?ICANN is the organisation responsible for keeping the internet's domain name system stable and secure. They set the rules for how top-level domains…
- WHOIS privacyWhois protection is a service that prevents your contact details from being publicly visible when someone performs a whois lookup on your domain…
- Change of domain ownershipA change of ownership normally requires a form to be signed by the current owner. For some top-level domains, ownership transfers are handled via…
- Change DNS with Domain AssistantDomain Assistant is an AI tool in the customer portal that makes DNS record changes for you. Describe what you want in plain language, or paste the…
- Using special characters (ÅÄÖ) in a domain nameYou can absolutely use the letters å, ä and ö in a domain name, as long as it is permitted. Whether it is depends on your choice of top-level domain…