 The four group-winners, Bærum, Alta, Nest-Sotra and Tromsdalen was promoted to the 1. divisjon, while the bottom three teams in each groups was relegated to the 3. divisjon.Alta, Notodden, Bærum and Tromsdalen were relegated from the 2012 1. divisjon, while Elverum, Kristiansund, Vard Haugesund and Follo were promoted to the 2013 1. divisjon.Ørn-Horten, Lillehammer, Brumunddal, Skeid, Buvik, Aalesund 2, Jerv, Mandalskameratene, Randaberg, Mjølner, Finnsnes and Stabæk 2 were relegated from 2012 2. divisjon.