Manage your domain name

You can:

• manage the zone data for your domain names hosted on the government name servers
• update WHOIS information for all your domain names
• apply for domain names
• renew your domain names
• cancel a domain name.

Get access to the portal

Getting your agency access to the DNS (domain name service) management portal is a simple process. You’ll need to review a security certificate, and choose who will sign up as your agency’s first super users.

Contact the DNS service to get access to the portal

Help using the portal

These domain and zone management instructions offer a quick overview of setting up a new domain or zone in the latest government DNS management portal provided by Liverton Security.

Domain and zone management in the DNS management portal (PDF 180KB)

The on-boarding to the new DNS portal guide covers how to set up your account and on-board the rest of your team if you used a previous version of the management portal.

On-boarding to the DNS management portal guide (HTML)

On-boarding to the DNS management portal user guide (PDF 1.04MB) 

2-factor authentication (2FA)

The portal uses 2-factor authentication (2FA). This means you’ll need to use a smartphone app like Google Authenticator or Authy when you log in. You’ll use this app to scan a QR code the first time you log into the portal, and to generate a 6-digit code that will confirm your identity on subsequent log-ins.

Using 2FA means that your phone, username and password are required to access the portal, keeping your account secure. You'll also be asked to verify your mobile number the first time you use the portal. You should also make sure you use a strong password you don’t use anywhere else.

Useful information

DNS terms and conditions

DNS certification and accreditation

Built-in security — DNSSEC

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