.BV Domain General FAQ Bouvet Island FAQ - What is a .BV domain name?
- .BV domain names are no longer being registered. Applicants are now encouraged to register under .NO (Norway).
- Why do I need to contact a registrar?
- The registrar is the link between your organization and 101Domain. All domains within .no must be associated with a registrar, and all applications for domain names must be submitted through the registrar. You cannot register the domain name directly with 101Domain.
- What does the registrar do?
- The registrar helps you when you want to apply for a domain name. They also help you with changes to the information related to the domain name, and with renewal, transfer, or termination of the domain name registration.
- Where can I find a registrar?
- You can choose from all the providers in 101Domain's list of registrars.
- Which registrar should I choose?
- 101Domain has a policy of equal treatment of all the registrars with whom we have an agreement, and therefore we do not recommend one registrar rather than another. It may however, be wise to check references and investigate the prices and terms offered by several registrars before you decide. Always ask which services are included in the price.
- Can I change the registrar for the domain?
- Yes. Contact another 101Domain registrar and ask them to move your domain to their firm.
- How can I find the registrar for my domain?
- You can search in the whois database for .no.
- I have received a warning which says that my domain no longer is affiliated with a registrar. What does this mean?
- All domains under .no must be affiliated with a registrar. The registrar will, among other things, help you apply for domains and renew your domain every year. Your domain is no longer affiliated to a registrar. If you still want to keep the domain, you must contact your old registrar or find a new registrar as soon as possible.
- Can I register a .no domain anonymously and not have my contact information published in the whois database?
- For the time being, there are no plans to allow anonymous registrations of domain names. However, you do not have to supply a private address or phone number for the contact persons registered on the domain. It is sufficient to supply contact information for the organization, as long as the contact person can be reached there.
- How can I find out which active domain names my organization holds?
- Look up these domain names using the whois database.
- Are there lists of domains which will be made available?
- No, we do not publish lists of domains which are made available. Check the whois-database. It is updated daily.
- How soon will domains registered on organizations which are removed from The Brnnysund Register Centre be made available?
- Domains are not automatically deleted or made available when the holder is deleted from The Brnnysund Register Centre. If you are interested in such a domain, you can try to contact the domain holder personally.
- How do I renew my domain name?
- It is your registrar (ISP) who renews your domain for you. Usually it is done automatically unless you ask them not to renew it or don't pay invoices you receive from them. If you are not sure if your domain has been renewed, you should contact your registrar.
- Who is responsible for renewing the domain name?
- As the domain name holder, you are responsible for renewal of the domain name. However, it is always the registrar who performs the renewal itself for you.
- What happens if I do not renew the domain name?
- In the worst case, if the registrar does not renew your domain name even though you as the domain name holder have paid the registrar the result may be that 101Domain sends you a warning that your domain name is at risk of deletion. The warning gives advices on what you have to do to keep your domain.
- I have paid the invoice I received from my registrar, but have received a warning because my domain hasn't been renewed. What is happening?
- This means that your registrar hasn't renewed your domain. You must contact your old registrar as soon as possible. Alternatively, you can contact a new registrar from the list of .no registrars, and ask them to renew your domain.
- I have received a warning which says that my domain has not been renewed and that 101Domain has started a process to remove the domain. What does this mean?
- All domains under .no must be affiliated with a registrar. The registrar will among other things help you apply for domains and renew your domain every year. Your previous registrar has not renewed your domain This means that the domain no longer is affiliated with this registrar. If you still want to keep the domain, you must contact your old registrar or find a new registrar as soon as possible, and ask them to renew your domain.
- I have received a warning which says that my domain no longer is affiliated with a registrar. What does this mean?
- All domains under .no must be affiliated with a registrar. Your domain is no longer affiliated to a registrar. If you still want to keep the domain, you must contact your old registrar or find a new registrar as soon as possible.
- I have received a warning because my domain has not been renewed, but I no longer want the domain. What do I do?
- If you no longer want to keep the domain you don't have to do anything. You can ignore further warnings from 101Domain. The domain will be deleted after a while.
- What does it cost to renew a domain name?
- We only have information about the prices that the registrar pays to us, not about the prices charged by the individual registrar. The registrars are free to determine the prices of their services to you as their customer, and the prices may thus vary from registrar to registrar.
- How do I pay for the renewal of my domain?
- 101Domain never invoices domain holders directly. The registrar pays 101Domain for all the domains that are renewed.
- Can I pay directly to 101Domain?
- 101Domain never bills individual domain name holders directly, but the registrar pays 101Domain a fixed amount for each domain for which they are a registrar. In any case, it is the registrar who sends you the invoice.
- But I have never ordered a domain name?
- If a domain name is registered for your organization, the organization must have submitted an application for the domain name at some stage. You can find the application date by searching in the whois database for .no.
- How do I change information registered on my domain?
- Contact your registrar. Tell them what changes you want to have done, for instance your email address, phone number or a contact person. The registrar will then update the whois-database.
- Can I change the domain name?
- No, the domain name cannot be changed. If you want to change domain names, you must contact the registrar for the domain. They will take care of deletion of the existing domain name and registration of the new name. Remember that renaming a domain is not regarded as a change, but as a new registration, and that the registrar will probably invoice the service accordingly.
- How do I change the organization number for the domain?
- Contact your registrar. They will transfer the domain name to the new organization number.
- Can I report changes directly to 101Domain?
- No, all changes must be made through the registrar, who in turn takes care of the update with us.
- Why must I update registered data?
- From time to time, it is necessary to reach a contact person for the domain, for example, because of technical problems or disputes. In such situations, it is vital that the contact data is up to date. As the domain name holder, you are responsible for this.
- Can I transfer the domain to a new organization number without contacting the registrar?
- No. All registrations must take place through the registrar. 101Domain does not accept applications from domain name holders directly.
- Is it the old or the new contact person who must sign the transfer form?
- It is always the existing contact person (who is registered in 101Domain's whois database) who must sign the transfer form. The contact person of the new organization must sign the applicant declaration form.
- We have transferred our organization to another country. Can the domain name be transferred there?
- No. The organization must be registered in the Brnnysund Register Centre in order to hold a domain name within .no.
- I have moved my organization and deleted it in the Brnnysund Register Centre. Can I transfer the domain name to myself as an individual?
- No. All .no domains must be associated with a valid organization number in the Brnnysund Register Centre.
- What does it cost to transfer domain names?
- At this time, 101Domain does not invoice the registrar for transfers of domains. However, you can expect the registrar to invoice you for the work involved in the transfer. The registrars are free to determine the prices of their services to you as their customer, and the prices may thus vary from registrar to registrar.
- How soon will domains registered on organizations which are removed from The Brnnysund Register Centre be made available?
- Domains are not automatically deleted or made available when the holder is deleted from The Brnnysund Register Centre. If you are interested in a domain that is already registered you can try the following points of contact:
* the organization itself, or the trustee if the organization is bankrupt, see the announcements from The Brnnysund Register Centre for more information
* the registered contact persons in 101Domain's whois-database
* the registrar for the domain might have more updated contact information than we do.
- I have requested deletion of my domain name, but I am still getting invoices in the post. What should I do?
- Contact the registrar for the domain and ask him to delete it. Billing routines vary from registrar to registrar. In any case, you must expect to pay for the period during which you have held the domain name.
- I have received a notice that my domain name is related to an organization that no longer exists in the Brnnysund Register Centre, and that it may therefore be deleted. What must I do to keep it?
- Contact your previous registrar or a new one from 101Domain's registrar list, and ask them to help you transfer the domain to an enterprise with a valid organization number.
- I have received a notice that my domain name has not been renewed, and may therefore be deleted. What must I do to keep it?
- Contact your previous registrar or a new one from 101Domain's registrar list, and ask them to help you renew the domain name
- I have received a notice that my domain no longer is affiliated with a registrar, and may therefore be deleted. What does this mean?
- All domains under .no must be affiliated with a registrar. Your domain is no longer affiliated to a registrar. If you still want to keep the domain, you must contact your old registrar or find a new registrar as soon as possible.
- I have received a notice from 101Domain that my domain name is to be deleted because no declaration form has been submitted. What must I do to stop the deletion?
- Print and sign the declaration form that is attached to the message you received. Return it as soon as possible to 101Domain. Then send an email to 101Domain stating that the declaration form has been sent, and request an acknowledgement that the form has been received and that the deletion process has been stopped.
- I have received a notification which says that my domain has been deleted. What can I do to get it back?
- To get back your domain, you must contact a registrar and ask them to re-register the domain. The registrar will most likely charge the same as for a new registration.
- Are there guidelines for use of data from the whois database?
- Yes, there are clear guidelines for use of the information in the whois database (contact us for more information).
- Can I download information from the whois database?
- In the whois database, it is possible to check whether a domain name is available, but we do not allow bulk downloads of our database.
- How can I find out which active domain names my organization holds?
- Use the whois database to find detailed information about this issue.
- How can I find the registrar for the domain?
- Use the whois database to find detailed information about this issue.
- How can I find the organization's contact person for the domain?
- Use the whois database to find detailed information about this issue.
- Can I get a list of all the domain names in Norway?
- No, we do not distribute lists of all the registered .no domain names. In connection with applications for domain names, we receive a great deal of information about the applicants. To prevent misuse of the information, we have clear guidelines that specify how it is to be presented and handled. In the whois database, it is possible to check whether a domain name is available, but we do not issue lists of all registered domain names. Nor do we allow bulk downloads of our database.
Source: www.norid.no/domenenavnbaser/bv-sj.html
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