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> Unfortunately, unlike other things I cannot self-host a registrar Use .fi domains and you absolutely can. You really don't even need to code, run or host any

> Unfortunately, unlike other things I cannot self-host a registrar Use .fi domains and you absolutely can. You really don't even need to code, run or host anything either unless you wanted to. Probably goes for some other lesser known ccTLDs too I'd assume.

account42 4y ago
Can you provide some details on what that process looks like? I assume you are actually talking about dealing with the registry directly and not just about self-hosting the nameservers the domain points to?
- anfogoat 4y ago
  To become a registrar, you need to register with Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency). They've got a section on their website devoted to domains[0] and another for registrars specifically[1]. The important bits are the Registrar's Guide[2] and the registration form[3]. Register as a private individual and leave the field where they ask if you want your contact info listed for consumers unchecked. Then, once they process the application and you're a registrar, never register domains for anyone but yourself. The bit about not needing to host or code anything was a reference to the fact that Traficom maintains a registrar web interface[4]. If you're a low volume registrar, which you should be since you're a registrar for yourself, the web interface is all you need. Now, couple of things I'm uncertain about: whether or not the registration process involves fees for non-citizens, and which payment methods they support besides SEPA transfers. [0]: https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/fi-domains https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/fi-domains [1]: https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/fi-domains/domain-name-registrars https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/fi-domains/domain-... [2]: https://www.traficom.fi/sites/default/files/media/file/registrars-guide.pdf https://www.traficom.fi/sites/default/files/media/file/regis... [3]: https://www.traficom.fi/en/services/registration-registrar https://www.traficom.fi/en/services/registration-registrar [4]: https://registry.domain.fi/s/ https://registry.domain.fi/s/

account42 4y ago

Can you provide some details on what that process looks like? I assume you are actually talking about dealing with the registry directly and not just about self-hosting the nameservers the domain points to?

anfogoat 4y ago
To become a registrar, you need to register with Traficom (the Finnish Transport and Communications Agency). They've got a section on their website devoted to domains[0] and another for registrars specifically[1]. The important bits are the Registrar's Guide[2] and the registration form[3]. Register as a private individual and leave the field where they ask if you want your contact info listed for consumers unchecked. Then, once they process the application and you're a registrar, never register domains for anyone but yourself. The bit about not needing to host or code anything was a reference to the fact that Traficom maintains a registrar web interface[4]. If you're a low volume registrar, which you should be since you're a registrar for yourself, the web interface is all you need. Now, couple of things I'm uncertain about: whether or not the registration process involves fees for non-citizens, and which payment methods they support besides SEPA transfers. [0]: https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/fi-domains https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/fi-domains [1]: https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/fi-domains/domain-name-registrars https://www.traficom.fi/en/communications/fi-domains/domain-... [2]: https://www.traficom.fi/sites/default/files/media/file/registrars-guide.pdf https://www.traficom.fi/sites/default/files/media/file/regis... [3]: https://www.traficom.fi/en/services/registration-registrar https://www.traficom.fi/en/services/registration-registrar [4]: https://registry.domain.fi/s/ https://registry.domain.fi/s/