From 1 July 2026, we at Punktum dk will change the way we handle .dk domain names. This means that from this point on, it must be a registrar who handles your .dk domain name(s) and not Punktum dk. A reseller is where you typically have your website hosted and other solutions.
Punktum dk wants to make it easy to be a customer
With this change, we have the registrant – i.e. you who have a .dk domain name, in focus. You may find it a bit of a hassle that you sometimes have to get in touch with Punktum dk and other times your registrar when it comes to your .dk domain name. We are changing that, and in the future, you will only have to contact one place: At your registrar. Many also have hosting and perhaps other services through the registrar. Therefore, it makes sense to let you, as a customer, have direct contact with the registrar in all matters relating to your .dk domain name.
Don't worry – nothing will happen to your website
For those of you who have a .dk domain name, this does not matter, and there are no changes that affect the .dk domain itself, and you do not have to worry about whether your website will work in the future. The change simply means that in the future, you will only have to talk to the registrar when it comes to your .dk domain name.
The decision does not change the fact that Punktum dk will continue to be the party responsible for the basic IT infrastructure, database registration of .dk domain names and general security.
We are announcing this now, but nothing will happen until mid-2026.
So, you don't need to do anything now – you'll hear from us when you have to decide.
But when will changes happen for you who have a domain?
The changes towards the new model, where it is the registrar who handles all matters related to the .dk domain name, will take place gradually.
From July 1st, 2026, you can:
- Only register new .dk domain names with registrar management
- Only register and renew .dk domain names for one year at a time
If you have a domain that is not managed by a registrar, you must choose which registrar will handle your .dk domain name in the future from this date. You must have chosen a dealer before June 30th, 2028.
Why this change?
Same model as in other countries – a strengthening of competition
In Denmark, we have so far had a model that stands out from most other administrators. By changing the way .dk domain names are handled, we are leaning on the model that most other domain administrators operate on.
This also means that more international registrars will be interested in working with us, and in this way contribute to continued high and healthy competition among registrars of .dk domain names. It's good for the prices, quality and safety.
Secure domains – also in the future
Punktum dk has a long-standing collaboration with both Danish and foreign registrars of .dk domain names. The collaboration to increase security on the Danish part of the Internet and to maintain the position as one of the world's most secure domains continues, and it is Punktum dk's most important task to continue to ensure that all registrars of .dk domain names commit to contributing to the dissemination of DNSSEC and other security standards.
Punktum dk will also continue to ensure that ID and data checks have been carried out on all registrants. This is crucial for the security of .dk domain names and remains central for Punktum dk.