Since its launch in 2015, .ONLINE has become one of the most sought after gTLDs in the world. Registered in over 230 countries, the .ONLINE domain extension has experienced incredible traction, becoming a true star of the new gTLD programme. But what accounts for its popularity?

Modifying DNS information from your account is now easier than ever thanks to our newly refocused layout and numerous other practical modifications we’ve made to our DNS zone management page. See how our revamped page is going to save you time and effort!

A hot topic at ICANN 58 was the question of what must still happen before the next round of new TLD applications can be launched and whether or not the process can be accelerated. It turns out a number of obstacles are making a firm date for the release of new domain extensions difficult to pin down.

Dated software and hardware is unable to recognise new generic top level domains (gTLDs) which can cause big problems if you're using one in your email address. But here's an important step consumers and registrars can take together to ensure Universal Acceptance of domain-specific email addresses

The online worlds of entertainment and leisure have a new contender in the ring for most sought-after domain extension, .FUN! Short and punchy, with high recall value, a .FUN domain name acts as a recognisable and catchy branding tool for businesses and individuals looking to generate enthusiasm for their offerings.

At ICANN 58, participants gathered for six days in Copenhagen to tackle several issues of importance for the domain name industry: date privacy law, WHOIS reform, and preparations for the next round of new extensions, which our legal eagle Luc covered in our March 23rd post. This week, Luc returns with more ICANN news.