.dk Domain Name Information

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  • Time to Register 1 Day
  • Type ccTLD
  • Country Denmark
  • Registration Period 1 - 10 years
  • Trustee/Proxy Service No
  • Individuals can register Yes
  • Businesses can register Yes
  • Languages Supported Danish, 
    .dk domain name supports multiple language formats. You can register your domain name by entering your domain search using the appropriate language character set in the search field.
  • Is there a special use for .dk? No
  • Is there any other information needed to register a .dk domain? Yes

    The .DK registry runs regular information checks and may cancel the registration with no refund if the following details are incorrect: name, address, and/or VAT ID, TAX ID, or ID number.

    Transfers:If you're planning to transfer your .dk domain to a different registrar, please note that you cannot complete the transfer while using 101domain's default nameservers. If your domain currently uses our default nameservers, you must submit a nameserver change before proceeding with the transfer.
  • Does .dk have any additional fees? No
  • Any additional documents, requirements or information needed to register a .dk? Yes

    Organizations: A document containing your Tax ID, VAT, or Business Registration is required.

    Please be aware that, as per Danish law and the registry's requirements, company email addresses for domains must be made public in the WHOIS database. This change does not affect private individuals or sole proprietorships; your individual registrant contact information will remain private. If your domain is registered to a company and its current email address in the public WHOIS database contains personal data (such as initials or names), you must change it to a generic email address (e.g., [email protected]).

    Individuals: A copy of your passport or government-issued ID is required.
  • Are Individual .dk domain registrations allowed? Yes
  • Company or legal entities registrations allowed for .dk? Yes
  • Are some .dk domain names restricted? Yes
    Violating rights of third parties, names contrary to good domain practice are prohibited. See FAQs for complete restrictions.
  • Do I need a trademark/brand name to register .dk? No
  • Private Registration service available? No
  • .dk Trustee / Proxy service offered? Fees? No
What is the registration term allowed for .dk domain names?
.dk domain names are available for 1-10 years.
How long does it take to register my .dk domain name?
The domain registration time frame for .dk during general availability is 1 Day.
What are the characters and valid character lengths for .dk domain names?
.dk Domain Names must:
  • have minimum of 3 and a maximum of 63 characters;
  • begin with a letter or a number and end with a letter or a number;
  • use the English character set and may contain letters (i.e., a-z, A-Z),numbers (i.e. 0-9) and dashes (-) or a combination of these;
  • neither begin with, nor end with a dash;
  • not contain a dash in the third and fourth positions (e.g. www.ab- -cd.dk); and
  • not include a space (e.g. www.ab cd.dk).
What is DNSSEC, and is it available for .dk domain?
DNSSEC is not available for .dk domain. Domains that allow DNSSEC protect against counterfeit DNS data by providing origin authentication and integrity protection on that data. Get more information on its pros and cons.
What is Trustee Service, and is it available for .dk?
Trustee Service is not available for .dk extension. Trustee Service can help satisfy most local presence requirements when there are restrictions on registering a domain name.
Can I transfer out my .dk domain if I'm using your Trustee Service?
Because Trustee Service is non-transferable, you must update your ownership according to .dk requirements before a transfer out can be started.
Can I hide my .dk registration information (Private Registration)?
No. At present the .dk domain zone does not provide means to hide the information of the domain owner. All or partial information (name, address, email, etc.) may be displayed in WHOIS.
What is the grace period for .dk domain name?
Grace periods vary for country code Top Level Domains (ccTLD) including Internationalized Domain Names (IDN). Some registries require renewal up to 60 days in advance of the domain name expiration date. It is your responsibility to pay for your Renewal Fees in advance of the due date specified by 101domain regardless of the domain name expiration date. Failure to pay your Renewal Fees prior to the due date will result in a fee of $150 to renew your .dk domain. There may be a restore period between when the domain expires and when the domain can be registered again. In the event that you do not pay by the renewal date, your site may be inaccessible during this time so it is very important that you renew this extension before the renewal date.
Who is the registry that manages .dk domain names?
The registry that manages the registration of domain names with the .dk Top Level Domain is DK Hostmaster. You may visit them at https://www.dk-hostmaster.dk/en.
  • Registry DK Hostmaster
  • .dk Registry logo
  • Dispute Policy https://punktum.dk/artikler/vilkaar-for-brugsret-til-et-dkdomaenenavn#11.%20Klage%20og%20sagsbehandlingskrav
  • Sponsoring Organization
  • Administrative Contact
    DK Hostmaster Administrative Contact
    DK Hostmaster A/S
    Ørestads Boulevard 108, 11th floor
    DK-2300 Copenhagen S
    Denmark
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +45 3364 6060
    Fax: +45 3364 6066
  • Technical Contact
    DK Hostmaster Technical Contact
    DK Hostmaster A/S
    Ørestads Boulevard 108, 11th floor
    DK-2300 Copenhagen S
    Denmark
    Email: [email protected]
    Voice: +45 3364 6060
    Fax: +45 3364 6066
  • Sub Domains
  • Name Servers
    Host NameIP Address(es)
    b.nic.dk 193.163.102.222
    2a01:630:0:80:0:0:0:53
    a.nic.dk 212.88.78.122
    c.nic.dk 194.0.46.53
    2001:678:74:0:0:0:0:53
    l.nic.dk 192.38.7.242
    2001:7f8:1f:0:0:1835:242:0
    s.nic.dk 193.176.144.15
    2a00:d78:0:102:193:176:144:15
    p.nic.dk 194.0.47.42
    2001:678:78:42:ad:0:0:53