Domain Names

SSL certificate lifetimes are changing: what it means for you.

SSL certificate lifetimes are changing: what it means for you.
by Fernando

SSL certificates are getting shorter lifespans. The maximum validity for newly issued certificates has dropped from 365 days to 200 days. This is an industry-wide shift driven by the CA/Browser Forum, and it's only the first step! In this article, we take a look at the changes ahead, the reasoning behind these changes, and how this could impact your domain portfolio.

ICANN 85 Mumbai: DNS Abuse, DNS Abuse, DNS Abuse

ICANN 85 Mumbai: DNS Abuse, DNS Abuse, DNS Abuse
by Luc

ICANN 85 in Mumbai dedicated 19 sessions to DNS Abuse Mitigation. This post covers what actually matters: why checking a few adjacent domain names requires a two-year policy process, why the host country's enforcement ambitions are misplaced, and what the ghost of the SSAD teaches us about scope creep.

The $10 Domain Dispute: When MikeRoweSoft Met Microsoft

The $10 Domain Dispute: When MikeRoweSoft Met Microsoft
by Fernando

Sometimes the internet produces stories that feel almost too perfect to be real. One of the most famous domain name disputes started in 2003 with a 17-year-old student, a clever pun, and one of the world’s largest tech companies.

AI.com sold for $70 million. Then Reddit chimed in.

AI.com sold for $70 million. Then Reddit chimed in.
by Fernando

A category-defining domain, a Super Bowl launch, and a wave of confused internet users. The reported $70 million acquisition of AI.com shows both the power of premium domains and the risks when hype outruns clarity. Here’s what happened and what businesses can learn from it.

How do I register a city domain?

How do I register a city domain?
by Fernando

City domain names are a great way to show a clear connection to a specific place. Whether you’re building a local business website, a city guide, or a community project, a city-named domain can instantly tell visitors where you’re based and what you’re about. Here’s how you can register a city domain name with EuroDNS, and which real city extensions are available.

6 DNS Commands You Need to Know

6 DNS Commands You Need to Know
by Fernando

DNS is the internet’s address book. When something breaks or behaves unexpectedly a few simple command-line checks can save time and help you quickly identify whether the issue is DNS, hosting, or network-related.