What ICANN’s temporary specification means for domain resellers
On May 17, 2018, ICANN issued a “Temporary Specification for gTLD Registration Data,” the purpose of which is to provide ICANN’s contracted parties (registrars and registries) a path towards compliance with … Continue Reading
OpenSRS’ tiered access directory (gated Whois)
Over the past few months, we’ve talked quite a bit about the concept of our Tiered Access registration directory, also referred to by its informal title, “gated Whois”. This has … Continue Reading
Why extended validation is the best type of TLS/SSL certificate for business needs
Identity theft and browser warnings are growing concerns among consumers. And while you may think enabling SSL on your website will allay these fears, failure to select the right TLS/SSL … Continue Reading
OpenSRS’ reseller GDPR checklist
Any time there’s a dramatic shift in our industry, we focus on minimizing the impact on our resellers and providing you as much information and assistance as possible. Admittedly, our … Continue Reading
Important changes to our legal agreements
We appreciate the work that our reseller partners have done, alongside our own, to come into compliance with the GDPR. In support of that work, please review our updated Master … Continue Reading
Introducing our new domain pricing structure
On March 19, 2018, we will introduce a new pricing structure for domains. This will involve increases in our list prices and a move to a tiered, four-plan pricing structure … Continue Reading
Is India ready for the big boom?
I have recently returned from a 10-day work trip to India. As a global registrar, we value the opportunity to travel and learn about how business is done in different … Continue Reading
Support done differently: How OpenSRS prioritizes customer experience
At OpenSRS, we believe that customer service is part of the product. Customer expectations are evolving, and as the bar rises, we strive to stay ahead of the competition. It’s … Continue Reading
auDA directs OpenSRS to discontinue .au registrations for all Chinese resellers
OpenSRS is no longer able to provide .au domain registrations to any reseller that is based in China. This follows a formal direction Tucows was given by auDA, the registry … Continue Reading
Symantec and google avert SSL meltdown
Google shook up the SSL industry back in March of this year when they released a proposal addressing “a series of failures by Symantec Corporation to properly validate certificates.” The … Continue Reading