I just returned from ICANN’s 39th International Public Meeting, held last week in the beautiful city of Cartagena, Colombia. This was a highly anticipated meeting by many in the domain industry, as major developments were expected with regard to both the new generic Top Level Domain (gTLD) process and .XXX, the proposed extension for adult […]
“Whois” can be difficult to define as it is both a protocol and a broader system of services and databases that provide responses to queries about domain name registrations. By performing a Whois search for a domain, you can find its basic information, including when it was registered, which registrar it’s registered with, and often, […]
Your domain name is more than just a web address—it’s the digital front door to your business, a core component of your brand identity, and a channel through which customers connect with your products and services. As the Internet evolves, so do the threats that can compromise this vital asset. From phishing and cybersquatting to […]
The lead-up to ICANN83, which will be held next week in Prague, feels much shorter than usual, as ICANN-accredited registrars and registries just held our Contracted Parties Summit in early May. This was a useful series of working sessions and discussions. Most focused around operational issues—especially addressing DNS Abuse—but another topic came up in conversations […]
Whether you’re launching a business, starting a blog, or kicking off a side project, your domain extension matters more than you think. In this article, we’ll break down what gTLDs and ccTLDs are, how they work, and which one might be the best fit for your needs. The basics of domain names Every website has […]
Welcome to your regularly scheduled TACO stats blog! In the lead-up to ICANN82 in Seattle, we’re thinking about ICANN’s Registration Data Request Service (RDRS). Tucows has been a participant in the RDRS pilot project since its launch at the end of 2023, and we’ve written about it in past blogs. For those unfamiliar with the […]
As usual, as we prepare for ICANN81, here are our updated statistics for our Tiered Access Compliance and Operations (TACO) portal along with some interesting factoids. Rather than going in-depth on one specific topic, we’re providing updates on a few topics discussed in prior posts. Requests from Security Researchers Requests from the security community are […]
NIS2 is the updated version of the European Union’s Network and Information Security Directive. It aims to establish “a high common level of cybersecurity across the Union,” partly by providing technical and operational requirements for digital infrastructure and service providers. These include specific requirements for domain registration providers that impact registries, registrars, and resellers. If […]
ICANN’s Transfer Policy Review Working Group has been hard at work since 2021, as we’ve discussed in our ICANN Policy series. The group’s Initial Report is now out for public comment and Tucows is preparing to submit our input by the September 30th deadline. This post highlights some of the most significant updates being recommended […]
Adding domains to your existing services is a strategic choice that can enhance your offerings and streamline your customers’ experience. Whether you’re a web hosting provider, a digital agency, or an IT solutions company, choosing the right domain integration solution can translate to greater efficiency and business success. In this guide, we’ll outline your options […]
