How to join the SchoolDNS service
This information is for school IT leads or school IT providers who want to join the SchoolDNS service.
How to join the SchoolDNS service
Liverton Security will support you through the process. First, email letting them know you would like to join SchoolDNS.
Email: livedns@livertonsecurity.com
Liverton Security will ask for:
- the authorisation code, sometimes known as EPP number or UDAI
- your zone records, files or name servers
- contact details for the Domain Name Commission website (if different from current)
- contact details for the user to be set up in the SchoolDNS portal.
Download this document for more detailed information on how to join the DNS service.
How to transfer a schools' DNS registration to SchoolDNS [PDF, 295 KB]
Authorisation code
The authorisation code, sometimes known as the EPP number or UDAI, is an 8-digit case sensitive password. This domain password is to protect against other people attempting to transfer it to their system.
You can get yours from your existing provider.
Zone records
These are the files or records that tell the system where to send internet traffic to once someone types your domain name into a browser.
You get these from your current provider.
How to find details about your domain and provider
Check the Domain Name Commission NZ website to find out details on:
- where your school’s domain is registered and hosted
- your school’s registered contacts for your domain.
WHOIS lookup – Domain Name Commission NZ(external link)
Instructions for common providers
| Registrar | Links or instructions |
|---|---|
| 1st Domains |
Get authorisation code(external link) Change domain name details(external link) Unlock domain: Login>account manager>Manage domains and service, then unlock domain(s) Export zone files: Login>account manager>Manage domains and service, then manually copy zone files/records |
| Cloudflare |
Unlock and get authorisation code(external link) |
| Freeparking |
Get authorisation code(external link) Unlock domain: Occurs automatically when authorisation code is requested Change domain name contacts(external link) Export zone files: Contact Freeparking support |
| TPP wholesale | Contact your account manager/your IT management service |
Get support
If you have questions about transferring your domain or getting your zone files and authorisation code, contact Liverton Security.
Email: livedns@livertonsecurity.com
Phone: 0800 536 7999
For any significant issues, the team can be contacted 24/7.
After joining this service, schools will be emailed once a year to remind them to check their contact information and make updates where necessary.
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