Domain Name Service (DNS) policy and guidance

A single point of reference for all our HSCN Domain Name Service (DNS) policies and guidance.

HSCN Domain Name System (DNS)

This guidance provides an overview of the Health and Social Care Network (HSCN) DNS Service and the DNS change request process.

Schedule of activities for domain name administrators and technical contacts

Provides the schedule of activities that must be carried out by Domain Name administrators and technical contacts for each domain name under their remit.

HSCN domain naming standards and policies

This guide describes the operation of the HSCN Domain Name Service (DNS) Service as it interoperates with our customers. It describes mandatory and proscribed zone, and record configurations. It applies equally to all users of the HSCN DNS Service.

Policies supporting domain name administrators and technical contacts

Policies supporting domain name administrators and technical contacts to comply with HSCN DNS.

Apply for a new NHS.UK domain

Use this form to apply for a new nhs.uk domain.

Namespace policy

This nhs.uk namespace information is for both websites and email domains. Our namespace is controlled by the DNS team at NHS England.

Apply for an off-infrastructure delegation or pointer record

Use this form to begin the application process for a new off-infrastructure delegation or pointer record with an off-infrastructure target

Last edited: 20 November 2024 11:20 am