Danish domain
DKNO Partners advises you and your business
Buying a Danish domain (.dk) is a strategically important decision for Danish companies looking to establish themselves in the Norwegian market. A .dk domain signals local presence and increases credibility with Danish customers.
We can make the process simple and handle the order for you - without cumbersome requirements or unnecessary costs.
Why choose a Danish domain
- Credibility: Local customers trust Danish domains and the company is perceived as part of the local market.
- SEO benefits: A Danish domain can result in better rankings in search results on Google.dk and other search engines targeting Denmark. Search engines often prioritise local domains higher in that country.
- Competitive advantage: A Danish domain ensures that your competitors won't register it and use it to dominate the market.
- Branding: By using a Danish domain, you can customise your brand to the Danish audience and appear more local.
When you need to register a Danish domain
Anyone can register a domain
Both individuals and businesses can register a .dk domain, typically through a domain registrar such as Simply.com or One.com.
.dk domains are managed by DK Hostmaster, which is the official authority for all Danish domains. When you buy a domain through a registrar, they take care of registering it with DK Hostmaster and handle all the practicalities - including renewal and DNS settings.
In most cases, you will never have to contact DK Hostmaster directly as the registrar handles everything for you. This is only necessary if you want to change the owner, cancel the domain or manage special DNS settings.
The domain must be available
To register a Danish domain, the domain must be available. You can easily check this with most domain registrars such as Simply.com or One.com, which offer a search function to see if your desired domain is available.
If the domain is already taken, in some cases you can contact the owner to see if they are willing to sell it. The owner of a .dk domain can be found via DK Hostmaster's WHOIS database, where you can see who has registered the domain. However, some domains are registered anonymously, which can make it harder to get in touch with the owner.
If the domain is not available, you can also consider alternative spellings if it suits your business or purpose.
Technical requirements and setup
When registering a domain, you also need to take technical aspects into account. Web hosting is necessary as the domain only acts as an address - most registrars offer this, but you can choose a separate provider.
DNS settings are usually managed by your registrar, but if you want to point your domain to specific servers or email services, you should be able to adjust them.
For a secure website, you should install an SSL certificate (https), which many hosting providers offer for free.
If you want a professional email address like info@ditdomæne.dk, you can set it up via your hosting provider or an email service like Google Workspace or Microsoft 365.
What you should be aware of when ordering a Danish domain
When you order a Danish domain, it's not just about getting it registered - there are several practical things that can affect your success
You can order a Danish domain through DKNO Partners
At DKNO Partners, you can order a Danish domain directly through us - we have all the necessary rights to handle the process for you. Alternatively, we can guide you step by step so you own and manage your domain yourself.
We offer help with:
- Choosing and registering the right .dk domain.
- Setting up DNS and email settings.
- Advice on web hosting and security (SSL certificates).
- Transferring existing domains.
Do you need further help with the application or registration? Contact us here
