---
type: concept
title: External Domain (Fremddomain)
tags: [domain, resources, administration]
related: [ressourcenverwaltung, ums, ressource-beantragen, ressource-genehmigen]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein_ressourcen_spezialfall_fremddomain.md"]
---

# External Domain (Fremddomain)

A **Fremddomain** (External Domain) is any domain used for university services that differs from the standard central domain `uni-greifswald.de`. Within the university's IT infrastructure, the use of such domains is considered a special case of [[ressourcenverwaltung]].

## Request and Approval Process
To obtain an external domain, the following requirements must be met during the [[ressource-beantragen]] process via the [[ums]]:

1. **Justification**: The applicant must provide a detailed reason for the need of a non-standard domain in the description field.
2. **Authorized Approval**: The request must be approved by a designated employee from either:
   - The **Rektorat** (Rectorate)
   - The relevant **Dekanat** (Dean's office)
3. **Financials**: Upon approval by these specific bodies, the [[universitatsrechenzentrum-urz]] assumes the costs for the domain.

## Technical Constraints
- **Umlaut Restriction**: Domains containing German umlauts (ä, ö, ü) are not permitted.

## Policy
This process is governed by a Rectorate decision dated **31.03.2010**.