FAQ
Answers to common operational and procedural questions specifically relevant to accredited registrars, including domain handling, technical requirements, and compliance-related processes.
To become a Registrar for .one, you must be an accredited ICANN registrar and have the necessary technical and operational capabilities to provide domain registration services. Contact our Registrar Service Team to begin the process by filling out this form.
Our registry currently supports standard ASCII domain names. IDN’s (Internationalized Domain Names) are not currently supported.
Our backend provider is Godaddy Registry (previously Neustar), a leading provider of Domain Name Registry Infrastructure Services and DNS Services for generic Top-Level Domain applicants and country code Registry Operators. They have over ten years of experience in this field and we have chosen them for their reliability and expertise. You can read more about Godaddy Registry here.
One-letter domains are currently not offered and two-letter domains are offered as Premium Domains.
Registrars can access our domain registration system through the Extensible Provisioning Protocol (EPP) interface, which allows them to manage domain registrations, contact information, and other data.
As a .one registrar, you will have full access to the .one domain extensions, and you will be able to receive promotions and discounts when you bundle our extensions with web products.
Every year, we run campaigns to ensure the best possible deals for our registrars and their registrants. Contact us by this form to learn more.
Information about the process for becoming an accredited registrar and the requirements involved, including setup, provisioning, documentation, and support contacts.
To begin the on-boarding process, please contact our Registrar Service Team by filling out this form. They will provide you with an on-boarding Pack that contains all the necessary information and instructions.
There are no fees associated with becoming a Registrar for .one. Signing up is free.
Details about the verification process applied to certain .ONE domain registrations.
Verification requests are sent to registrars in specific risk-based cases to meet regulatory requirements, including the Danish implementation of NIS2. If you have not received a verification notification, no action is required.
All verification notifications will be sent from:
no-reply-verification@oneregistry.co
This address is used exclusively for sending automated verification notifications and is not monitored.
Registrars are encouraged to allowlist this address to ensure timely delivery.
Verification notifications will be sent to the registrar’s designated abuse contact email address.
This approach has been chosen to:
- avoid introducing new notification workflows,
- avoid maintaining additional mailing lists, and
- ensure notifications reach an address already monitored for compliance-related matters.
At launch, there is no option to configure a separate verification-specific notification address.
The standard subject line will be:
.one registrant verification request
This subject line will remain consistent.
Registrars may apply filtering rules based on:
- the subject line, and/or
- the sending address no-reply-verification@oneregistry.co
Replies sent to no-reply-verification@oneregistry.co will receive an automated response explaining that the mailbox is not monitored and directing the sender to the correct contact address.
For all questions or responses related to verification cases, registrars should contact:
verification@oneregistry.co
This mailbox is monitored as a priority inbox to ensure timely handling of verification-related matters.
Registrars may involve the registrant (domain holder) in completing the verification, for example by requesting information or documentation from the registrant.
However, the verification notification email itself must not be forwarded.
The notification contains a registrar-specific magic link that provides access to the verification interface and all verification cases for that registrar. For security reasons, this link is intended for registrar use only.
Registrars remain responsible for managing any interaction with the registrant and for confirming the verification outcome back to us.
Yes.
The applicable regulatory framework defines verification timeframes in hours, not business hours. As a result, verification notifications may be sent outside of standard business hours, including weekends.
Registrars are encouraged to ensure that the designated contact address is monitored accordingly.
No.
The verification process is handled outside of the EPP flow. Placement of a domain into serverHold as part of the verification process does not trigger an EPP poll message.
All communication related to verification cases is handled via email.
No.
There is currently no mechanism to pre-verify registrant data via EPP, and no EPP flag or attribute that suppresses a verification request.
Registrars may perform their own internal verification during the ordering workflow, but any verification request raised by us must still be explicitly confirmed.
Verification may be triggered in the following situations, including but not limited to:
- new domain registrations,
- change of registrant (owner change),
- substantiated suspicion of inaccurate or incomplete registrant data, and
- substantiated DNS abuse indications.
Other circumstances may also trigger verification where required by applicable regulation or based on a risk-based assessment.
We will identify cases where the registrant must be verified by ID to ensure that the registrant details are accurate and that the domain is not being used for abusive purposes.
The verification request will indicate that registrant verification is required, but will not prescribe specific data elements or verification methods.
How the registrar performs the verification is determined by the registrar’s local law, internal procedures, and applicable regulatory obligations.
No.
We use risk levels internally to determine whether verification is required. They do not change the registrar’s required actions or verification flow.
From the registrar’s perspective, all verification requests are handled in the same way regardless of the internal risk classification.
We do not prescribe specific documents or documentation requirements.
Documentation and verification methods vary by country, and we do not have visibility into or expertise in the documentation frameworks applicable in all jurisdictions.
Registrars are responsible for verifying the registrant in accordance with their local law, internal procedures, and applicable regulatory obligations. If the registrar is satisfied that the registration details are accurate and legitimate, we will consider the verification requirement fulfilled.
No.
We do not define specific matching requirements between registration data and individual corporate documents. The assessment of whether the registrant details are accurate is performed by the registrar based on its own verification procedures.
We rely on the registrar’s confirmation that the registrant has been satisfactorily verified.
No.
We will not request copies of verification documentation and do not require registrars to retain identification documents on our behalf.
We may, if necessary, inquire at a high level about the verification process a registrar uses and the types of documentation typically requested, but there are no specific plans for audits.
The verification notification email contains a registrar-specific magic link.
The link provides access to the verification interface, where the registrar can view and manage all verification cases associated with that registrar.
For security reasons, the magic link is intended for registrar use only and must not be shared with registrants or third parties.
No.
Risk assessments and risk indicators are used internally to determine whether verification is required. The underlying reasons or signals leading to a medium or high risk classification are not disclosed.
From the registrar’s perspective, the relevant information is whether verification is required.
The magic link does not have a short, per-click expiry.
Access is controlled at the registrar level and may be rotated or invalidated if required for security reasons. Registrars should treat the link as confidential and restrict access to authorised personnel.
Registrars are requested to respond within 48 hours of receiving a verification notification.
This timeframe is an operational target, not an automatic enforcement deadline.
The Danish NIS2 framework establishes a maximum handling window of 72 hours.
We have therefore set an internal response target of 48 hours to ensure sufficient time for manual review and handling before any potential follow-up action is required.
No automatic action is taken at the 48-hour mark.
If a registrar is actively working on a case or requires additional time, the expectation is timely communication with us.
All verification cases are handled with human review, and there is no automatic suspension based solely on the passage of time.
No.
Domains placed on serverHold due to incomplete or unsuccessful verification will remain registered and will not be deleted as a consequence of the suspension.
A domain on serverHold will remain suspended until verification is completed or until the domain expires due to non-renewal.
No.
There is no maximum time limit after which verification can no longer be completed. A domain placed on serverHold will remain suspended but registered until verification is completed or the domain expires due to non-renewal.
Once the registrar confirms that verification has been successfully completed, we will review the confirmation and lift the serverHold status as part of the normal manual handling process.
The exact timing may vary depending on case volume, but there is no intentional delay once verification has been accepted.
No.
The verification process is risk-based and designed to focus on cases where there is a higher likelihood of inaccurate or incomplete registrant details.
The objective is to ensure compliance while minimizing unnecessary disruption to legitimate registrations.
No immediate technical changes are required.
At launch, the verification process is handled outside of the EPP flow and relies on email-based communication. Technical enhancements may be considered in the future but are not required for initial compliance.
At present, risk assessments are performed:
- at the time of registration,
- for change of registrant (owner change),
- when we have a reasonable suspicion that the registration data is inaccurate (for example, based on a credible report).
Any material change of these triggers will be communicated in advance.
Answers to questions that apply to end-users or domain holders, covering basic registration rules, domain management, transfers, and general topics.
A domain name registrant is an individual or organization that has registered a domain name with a registrar.
To become a domain name registrant, you must first choose a domain name and then find a registrar that offers the desired TLD (Top Level Domain) such as .one. The registrar will then guide you through the registration process and provide you with the necessary information and instructions.
A Registry Operator is responsible for managing the underlying technical infrastructure of a TLD, including the registration and management of domain names. As a registry we do not sell directly to the end-user (registrant).
A Registrar is a company that is accredited by ICANN to sell domain names. They act as a intermediary between the registrant and the registry.
We have an international network of trusted partners ready to assist you in registering your .one domain today. You can choose one of our accredited registrars from the list of registrars on our website.
Some .one domain names are premium names, and not all registrars sell them. If the name you’re looking for isn’t available on a registrar’s website, we recommend trying another registrar to be sure.
Unlike the .com TLD, .one has plenty of domains still available, so you‘re more likely to find a name that fits perfectly with your business or brand.
With a .one domain, you can be sure that you have a domain that‘s truly unique and memorable, and you don’t have to worry about someone else taking your domain.
Information about .ONE premium domains, including pricing, availability, how premiums are determined, and registrar handling of premium allocation and renewals.
Premium Domains are a select group of domains that are reserved by the registry and available at a higher price point. We have less than 5000 domains available as Premium Domains.
You can check if a domain is a Premium Domain by using the EPP check domain command or by requesting an offline list from us by filling out this form.
We have chosen to keep it simple by having only a few price tiers for Premium Domains. Pricing for Premium Domains is available through the EPP interface and through an offline list provided by our Registrar Service Team.
Archived - Sunrise Period
When can we register .one domains?
The Sunrise Period was a 60 days end date Sunrise. Contention was solved via auction.
Who can register .one domains in the Sunrise Period?
Only Trademark Holders could register .one domains in the Sunrise Phase using a valid SMD file. SMD files are obtained through authorized TradeMark ClearingHouse (TMCH) Agents.
When did the Sunrise Period start and end?
March 4, 2015 at 12 PM UTC – Sunrise started.
May 5, 2015 at 12 PM UTC – Sunrise ended.
When did the Auction start and end?
May 11, 2015 at 12 PM UTC – Auction started.
May 18, 2015 at 12 PM UTC – Auction ended.
Was there no landrush phase?
No, after a short quiet period, we went straight to General Availability after the TMCH Sunrise Phase.
Did the sunrise fee include one-year registration fee?
Yes.
When did you open for General Availability?
General availability started May 20, 2015 at 12 PM UTC.


