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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…
- DNSSECDNSSEC stands for "Domain Name System Security Extensions" and is a technology used to protect internet users from potential threats arising from the…
- 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…
- Domain aliasTo add a domain alias, click "Domain alias" in the menu. Enter the domain name you want to use as an alias. In our example, we enter…
- 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 .com, .net, .org or .info domain to you?To transfer a domain under .com, .net, .org or .info, you need an authorisation code (auth key). When transferring, the domain is renewed for one…
- How do I transfer my .dk domain to you?To transfer a .dk domain, you will need an authorisation code (auth-key). Follow the steps below. Place an order via the customer portal . Select…
- How do I transfer my .eu domain to you?Here you can find out how to transfer your .eu domain to us. Request the authorisation code from your current registrar. Once you have the…
- How do I transfer my .se or .nu domain to you?Here's how to transfer your .se or .nu domain to us. Request the authorisation code from your current registrar. Once you have the authorisation…
- 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 can get this from your…
- 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…
- Cost of restoring an expired domain nameAfter a domain has expired for any reason, we may be required to charge an additional fee if too much time has passed (anywhere from 5 to 60 days or…
- Name serversTo manage DNS through us, you need to add the following name servers to your domain name: ns1.worldcastdns.se ns2.worldcastdns.com…
- 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)We offer almost all types of top-level domains (TLDs). Below is a list of the most common ones we provide. .se – The top-level domain for Sweden. .nu…
- 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?Certain top-level domains are locked for a period after they have been registered, transferred, or recently renewed. The lock lasts 60 days, during…
- What is MX?An MX record tells the sender which mail server your domain uses. Each MX record points to an email server configured to handle email for the domain…
- 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 tells the internet which mail server your domain uses. Each MX record points to an email server configured to handle email for that…
- Email address verificationWhen registering a new domain, transferring a domain name (applies to top-level domains managed by ICANN), or changing the email address on an…
- Why am I receiving messages from ICANN?ICANN is a non-profit organisation that helps maintain security on the internet. They set the rules that govern top-level domains. When a domain is…
- Email forwardingTo automatically forward emails to another address, you can use the "Forward" or "Forwarding" option. Log in to the webmail . Click "More" and then…
- WHOIS privacyWHOIS privacy is a way to protect the ownership details of a domain name so they are not visible in a WHOIS lookup. Not all top-level domains support…
- Change of domain ownershipA change of ownership typically requires a form signed by the current owner. For some top-level domains, ownership transfers are handled via email…
- 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 nameIt is entirely possible to include the letters Å, Ä and Ö in your domain name. This depends primarily on which top-level domain (.se, .eu, .org…) you…