Norid

Norid is the Norwegian registry for internet domains, responsible for the operation of the .no top-level domain. It manages the central database of registered .no domain names and the technical infrastructure that supports registration, renewal, transfer, suspension, and deletion. The organization collaborates with accredited registrars to provide domain services to individuals and organizations and coordinates with the Norwegian internet community to maintain a stable namespace.

Norid develops and enforces registration policies for .no, including eligibility criteria, name restrictions, and rules designed to prevent offensive or misleading use. It maintains processes for disputes over domain-name rights and handles abuse complaints, suspensions, and takedown requests in accordance with policy and law.

From a technical perspective, Norid operates the .no zone and supports DNS security measures, providing secure resolution for registered domains. It maintains a public directory of registrations and ensures data protection and privacy in line with Norwegian regulations.

Norid’s activities are guided by collaboration with registrars, national authorities, and the wider Norwegian internet community to promote trust, security, and innovation in domain name usage. It originated to administer a national namespace and to professionalize registry operations separate from network infrastructure providers, ensuring a stable and predictable environment for Norwegian online services.