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New .dk Registrations Restricted to Registrar Management | Fast Track Transfer Introduced Jul 1, 2026 00:00-01:00 CEST
Punktum dk will release updates to the Registrar Portal and Self-Service Portal on 1 July 2026 at 00:00 CEST (midnight), restricting new .dk domain registrations to registrar management only and introducing Fast Track Transfer.
Scheduled
1 July 2026, 00:00 CEST (midnight)
Expected Impact
No downtime is expected during this release.
Upgraded Services
• Registrar Portal 4.8.0 — rp.punktum.dk | rp-sandbox.punktum.dk
• Self-Service Portal 6.12.0 — selvbetjening.punktum.dk | self-service.punktum.dk
Domain Registration & Renewal Changes
In October 2025, Punktum dk announced the transition from a dual-model system — where domain names could be managed either directly by the registrant or through a registrar — to a registrar-only model. This release implements the first phase of that change. From 1 July 2026, only registrar management will be available for new .dk domain registrations. Existing registrant-managed domains may continue to operate under the current model through the transitional period ending 30 June 2028.
For full background: punktum.dk – Punktum dk changes administration model
The following policy changes will be enforced across all interfaces including EPP from 1 July 2026:
• Registrant management disabled for new registrations: New .dk domain registrations must use registrar management. Attempts to register under registrant management will be rejected.
• One-year renewal cap: Domain registration and renewal is limited to one-year terms. Requests for multi-year terms will be rejected.
• Withdraw as registrar no longer possible: Registrars will no longer be able to withdraw from managing a domain and return it to registrant management. All managed domains must remain under registrar management.
New Feature: Fast Track Transfer (Optional)
Participation is entirely optional. Registrars that do not opt in are unaffected — the existing manual auth token transfer model continues to apply unchanged.
Fast Track Transfer is a new opt-in feature that allows auth tokens to be exchanged system-to-system between Punktum dk and the registrar, eliminating manual token handling by the registrant.
Self-Service Portal 6.12.0 — registrant-facing flow
• Registrants initiating a domain transfer are now presented with a list of all registrars accepting commercial registrations.
• Registrants can choose between the classic (manual auth token) flow, or the Fast Track Transfer flow for registrars that have opted in.
• On Fast Track Transfer selection, the registrant provides explicit consent for Punktum dk to share domain name, auth token, and contact information with the chosen registrar.
• Punktum dk initiates the backend flow towards the registrar and redirects the registrant to the transfer workflow URL received from the registrar.
Registrar Portal 4.8.0 — registrar configuration
• Registrars can opt in to Fast Track Transfer via a new "Fast Track Transfer" setting in the Registrar Portal.
• Opt-in requires providing a Fast Track Transfer endpoint URL and, optionally, an API key.
• Only opted-in registrars are shown as Fast Track Transfer–supporting in the self-service portal.
Backend API
Upon registrant consent, Punktum dk initiates a backend flow towards the registrar, passing domain name(s), short-lived scoped auth token(s), and contact information. The registrar responds with a transfer workflow URL to which the registrant is redirected.
Full specification: github.com/Punktum-dk/fast-track-transfer-specification
Action Required
For domain registration and renewal changes (mandatory)
• Ensure your systems use registrar management for all new .dk domain registrations from 1 July 2026.
• Update any integrations that submit multi-year registration or renewal requests.
To support Fast Track Transfer (optional)
• Implement a Fast Track Transfer endpoint: github.com/Punktum-dk/fast-track-transfer-specification
• Enable "Fast Track Transfer" in the Registrar Portal and provide your endpoint URL (and API key if applicable).
Resources
• EPP Service Specification
• Registrar Portal Service Specification
• Self-Service Portal Service Specification
• Fast Track Transfer Specification
Questions? Contact customer service | FAQ
Posted on Jun 23, 2026 - 14:33 CEST
Scheduled
1 July 2026, 00:00 CEST (midnight)
Expected Impact
No downtime is expected during this release.
Upgraded Services
• Registrar Portal 4.8.0 — rp.punktum.dk | rp-sandbox.punktum.dk
• Self-Service Portal 6.12.0 — selvbetjening.punktum.dk | self-service.punktum.dk
Domain Registration & Renewal Changes
In October 2025, Punktum dk announced the transition from a dual-model system — where domain names could be managed either directly by the registrant or through a registrar — to a registrar-only model. This release implements the first phase of that change. From 1 July 2026, only registrar management will be available for new .dk domain registrations. Existing registrant-managed domains may continue to operate under the current model through the transitional period ending 30 June 2028.
For full background: punktum.dk – Punktum dk changes administration model
The following policy changes will be enforced across all interfaces including EPP from 1 July 2026:
• Registrant management disabled for new registrations: New .dk domain registrations must use registrar management. Attempts to register under registrant management will be rejected.
• One-year renewal cap: Domain registration and renewal is limited to one-year terms. Requests for multi-year terms will be rejected.
• Withdraw as registrar no longer possible: Registrars will no longer be able to withdraw from managing a domain and return it to registrant management. All managed domains must remain under registrar management.
New Feature: Fast Track Transfer (Optional)
Participation is entirely optional. Registrars that do not opt in are unaffected — the existing manual auth token transfer model continues to apply unchanged.
Fast Track Transfer is a new opt-in feature that allows auth tokens to be exchanged system-to-system between Punktum dk and the registrar, eliminating manual token handling by the registrant.
Self-Service Portal 6.12.0 — registrant-facing flow
• Registrants initiating a domain transfer are now presented with a list of all registrars accepting commercial registrations.
• Registrants can choose between the classic (manual auth token) flow, or the Fast Track Transfer flow for registrars that have opted in.
• On Fast Track Transfer selection, the registrant provides explicit consent for Punktum dk to share domain name, auth token, and contact information with the chosen registrar.
• Punktum dk initiates the backend flow towards the registrar and redirects the registrant to the transfer workflow URL received from the registrar.
Registrar Portal 4.8.0 — registrar configuration
• Registrars can opt in to Fast Track Transfer via a new "Fast Track Transfer" setting in the Registrar Portal.
• Opt-in requires providing a Fast Track Transfer endpoint URL and, optionally, an API key.
• Only opted-in registrars are shown as Fast Track Transfer–supporting in the self-service portal.
Backend API
Upon registrant consent, Punktum dk initiates a backend flow towards the registrar, passing domain name(s), short-lived scoped auth token(s), and contact information. The registrar responds with a transfer workflow URL to which the registrant is redirected.
Full specification: github.com/Punktum-dk/fast-track-transfer-specification
Action Required
For domain registration and renewal changes (mandatory)
• Ensure your systems use registrar management for all new .dk domain registrations from 1 July 2026.
• Update any integrations that submit multi-year registration or renewal requests.
To support Fast Track Transfer (optional)
• Implement a Fast Track Transfer endpoint: github.com/Punktum-dk/fast-track-transfer-specification
• Enable "Fast Track Transfer" in the Registrar Portal and provide your endpoint URL (and API key if applicable).
Resources
• EPP Service Specification
• Registrar Portal Service Specification
• Self-Service Portal Service Specification
• Fast Track Transfer Specification
Questions? Contact customer service | FAQ
Posted on Jun 23, 2026 - 14:33 CEST