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Security update
**This post was updated on August 12, 2015 at 12:30 PM EST.** On August 4, 2015 our security team identified and stopped unauthorized access to one of our systems. As a result, we reset all reseller Control Panel and Reseller Web Interface (RWI) passwords. Since then, we have worked 24/7 to complete an extensive investigation […]
The top 25 new gTLDs for the month of June
.XYZ steps down as .WORK works its way up to the top (see what I did there?) as the top performing new gTLD for the month of June. The streak continues for the consistent, impenetrable trio .LINK, .CLUB, and .LONDON. In June, things heated up as we saw a lot of interest in .XXX alternatives – .PORN and […]
Branding in the Reseller Control Panel
We are excited to announce that as of today you can configure your own branding as well as your sub-reseller branding within the Reseller Control Panel. To get started, click on the gear icon at the top right and select “Account Settings”. Configuration can be done under the NEW tabs – “Branding” and “Sub-Reseller”. Branding: […]
Help save domain privacy
One of the benefits of being a reseller is that your registrar takes on the task of working within the domain name regulatory environment for you. Occasionally, however, pertinent issues arise and it is our job to inform and engage you. Currently, there is a working group within ICANN responsible for building a regime to […]
The top 25 new gTLDs for the month of May
The “truly” generic domain name (.XYZ) takes the number one spot as the top performing new gTLD for the month of May. This is the third time .XYZ has taken the throne. Out of nowhere, .DESIGN comes in at number 2 followed by consistent performers: .CLUB, .WORK, .SPACE, .WEBSITE and .LINK. View last months results
We are reducing the price of 154 new gTLDs
We are happy to announce that we are reducing the price of 154 of the most popular new gTLDs To help you add more margin to your business, we have decreased the price of over 100 new gTLDs. This is a great opportunity for you to start offering new extensions. *Please note: these are our published […]
New feature: configure DNSSEC within the reseller control panel
You can now configure DNSSEC on your domain names within the Control Panel, MWI, Storefront or via the API. Please note: your DNS provider supplies the DNSSEC values that you enter for your domains. Control Panel Storefront What is DNSSEC? DNSSEC (DNS Security Extensions) is designed to protect Internet users from forged DNS in order to prevent DNS tampering. DNSSEC works by digitally signing the […]
DV, OV or EV? How to offer the right SSL certificate
One question we are asked time and time again is “What level of SSL security should I offer to my customers?” The answer is a nebulous “it depends”. When it comes to SSL certificates, it’s very important to understand what customers are trying to accomplish before you can make a recommendation. Customers may be buying […]
New OpenSRS Status Page (and other support enhancements)
Today we are launching a new version of the OpenSRS Status page. This new tool provides a much better experience and allows for better communication between our support team and our customers during service disruptions. Here are some of the new enhancements: Customize how you would like to receive updates You can now receive updates […]
OpenSRS expands partnership with SedoMLS
About a year ago we announced that OpenSRS resellers would be able to offer domain names listed on the SedoMLS network. We are now expanding the scope of this partnership and, as of today, OpenSRS is a member of the SedoMLS Premium Partner Network, which means that domain owners can also list domains that they […]
