How to Register and Manage Offsite Hostnames in Socreg

Overview

The Information Security Office reviews and approves all new offsite hostnames before the campus DNS Administrator can create the necessary DNS records. Hostnames in the berkeley.edu domain, or any website affiliated with the University, must comply with both campus and UC-systemwide policies.

How to register a new offsite hostname

1. Log into socreg.berkeley.edu with your CalNet ID.
2. Click on the appropriate Unit Security Contact. (If you do not see any Unit Security Contact names, click "My Assets" and then the "New Offsite Hostname" button.)
3. Click on the Offsite Hostname button on the left sidebar.
4. Click New Offsite Hostname.

Note: While an individual can initiate the request, the offsite hostname record will be moved to a Unit Security Contact during the approval process. The information required includes:

• Requested hostname(s)
• Data Protection Level(s)
• DNS details for the DNS Administrator

Approval and De-registration

Once the hostname is approved, Socreg will notify the campus DNS Administrator. Requests can be edited only until the offsite hostname is approved. Once approved, the information in the DNS Administrator fields will be forwarded automatically.

Requests for offsite hostname de-registration will result in a request to the DNS Administrator to remove the DNS record. This request generates a ticket that allows the user to discuss other options if the DNS should be changed rather than removed.

Web Hosting Policy and Compliance

Third-party “no-code” web hosting services are generally not suitable for UC Berkeley websites as they often do not comply with Privacy, Brand Protection, Security, and Accessibility policies. Examples include:

• Squarespace
• Weebly
• Wix
• Webflow

UC Berkeley's Principles of Community mandate equitable access to our digital presence. This commitment applies to any website with a berkeley.edu hostname.

Additional Resources

• Guidelines for Berkeley.edu Websites (Technology website)
• Website Access Requirements (Disability Access and Compliance website)

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Please contact socreg@berkeley.edu for any questions or additional support.