---
type: source
title: "URZ: Special Case - External Domain"
tags: [resources, domain, administration]
related: [fremddomain, ressourcenverwaltung]
created: 2026-06-30
updated: 2026-06-30
sources: ["output/rz_uni_greifswald_de_dienste_allgemein_ressourcen_spezialfall_fremddomain.md"]
---

# URZ: Special Case - External Domain

This source documents the specific administrative and technical requirements for requesting a domain other than the standard `uni-greifswald.de` at the Universität Greifswald.

## Key Provisions
- **Policy Basis**: The provision of external domains is based on a Rectorate decision dated March 31, 2010.
- **Approval Workflow**: Requests for an external domain are treated as a special case of resource management. They require a written justification in the description field of the request.
- **Authorized Approvers**: Only employees from the **Rektorat** (Rectorate) or the relevant **Dekanat** (Dean's office) are authorized to approve these requests.
- **Cost Handling**: If approved by the authorized bodies, the **Universitätsrechenzentrum (URZ)** covers the costs associated with the external domain.
- **Technical Restriction**: Domains containing German umlauts (ä, ö, ü) are strictly prohibited.

## Support
Technical issues regarding this service are handled via the URZ ticket system (hosted on **Groupware**) or the URZ hotline.