Domain Names

Best domain name registrar: a beginners guide to the basics

von Daniel

Domain name registrars may all look the same but look closely and you'll see they can vary in different ways. Beginners unfamiliar with the ins and outs of domain name registration may not know where to start. This basic guide for newbies shows what to look for in a domain registrar so you can make the best choice.

Domain name hot tips: 2018's new TLDs for websites and blogs

von Daniel

And they're off! In 2018, we launched several new top-level domains (TLDs), providing you even more variety and choice. From industry specific to HSTS preloaded, we have new domain name options for every blog or website. Ensure a lasting web presence! Hot tips for finding a domain that will go the distance!

WHOIS database under GDPR: temporary measures in place

von Guest

The General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) is the biggest change to the handling of personal data on the internet in more than 20 years. And GDPR compliance, a legal requirement for any website used by EU citizens, is forcing the domain name industry to reconsider how the WHOIS database works. ICANN's solution.

New top-level domains help fraudsters scam World Cup fans

von Daniel

The 2018 FIFA World Cup kicked off with fraudsters tricking fans into divulging personal details online. Their weapon of choice? New top-level domains that imitate the domain names used by official event partners and sponsors. But, as two recent reports indicate, this sort of malicious use of new TLDs is far from rare.

Domain industry's latest policies will ensure GDPR compliance

von Luc

GDPR compliance concerns continue to dominate discussions throughout the domain industry and nowhere was this more apparent than at the ICANN 62 Policy Meeting in Panama City. What you need to know about new policies and protocols ICANN is putting in place to ensure data privacy.

New registrar data escrow service agent coming to EuroDNS

von Luc

What're you gonna do when Bruce Willis or Daniel Craig fail to stop a massive cyberattack against the world's domain name registrars? You're gonna call in the Schwarzenegger of the domain industry - a registrar data escrow (RDE) service agent! See how RDE works and why EuroDNS is migrating to a new agent.