Due to the strict allocation criteria, connecting a .MY domain name for a company not located in Malaysia was difficult. MYNIC, the Malaysian registry, wanted to make significant changes for 2023 in order to globalize its .MY domain names. The registry has therefore decided to remove local presence restrictions on .MY. This change means that anyone can register a .MY domain name on a “first-come, first-served” basis. It means that it’s now possible to register a .MY domain ... Read More
Author: Carine VIGNERON
Account Manager - Registries Relations Specialist - Nameshield group
Opening date of Turkish extensions moved forward to September 14, 2022
In an article of August 16, we announced the activation of TRABIS on September, the 29th. This opening date has been updated to September, the 14th. The system of paperless allocation on the following extensions: .COM.TR, .NET.TR, .ORG.TR is now activated! In anticipation, do not hesitate to protect your domain names before this future opening by contacting your consultants and account managers. Image source : smuldur via Pixabay ... Read More
You still have until September, the 20th to register your .AU domain name identical to your .COM.AU!
The priority allocation period for .AU direct closes on 20 September 2022. If you hold a domain name in any other .au namespace (eg. com.au, org.au, id.au etc.), created prior to 24 March 2022, you are able to apply for Priority Status to register its exact match in .au direct until this date. Domains on priority hold will be released on Monday 3 October 2022. To be eligible to register a domain name in .au direct (forexample.au), the registrant must have an Australian presence as def... Read More
Upcoming liberalization of Turkish extensions
We announced recently that the administration of extensions in Turkey was changing and was entrusted to TRABIS and that the liberalization of .com.tr, .net.tr and .org.tr was imminent. The starting date of the system called TRABIS (.tr Network Information System), which covers the management and operation of the system and database of domain names in Turkey, was announced at the meeting organized by BTK on 22/07/2022. It is confirmed, TRABIS will be launched on September, the 29th 2022... Read More
Opening of .TZ registrations
Since March 1st 2022, the Tanzanian registry allows the registration of .TZ. A first phase of 3 months (until 31/05/2022) will allow the registration to the holders of .CO.TZ registered before 01/03/2022. From 01/06/2022, it will be possible to register .TZ domain names equivalent to domain names recently registered in .CO.TZ (.co.tz registered after 01/03/2022). A general opening is planned for July 1, 2022. The Nameshield team is at your disposal for any questions. ... Read More
Launch of .AU registrations on 24/03/2022 – Reminder
The opening date for the registration of .AU domain names is announced on 24/03/2022. As a reminder, during the first six months, the implemented priority allocation process will offer you the opportunity: To request an exact match for your existing domain names (.com.au / .net.au / .org.au etc) in .AU ; To register “new” domain names directly in .AU (domain names that would not exist in other extensions such as .com.au, .net.au, .org.au etc.). Please note: your exi... Read More
Changes in the administration of Turkish extensions
It is a new change that has been in preparation for a few years in the digital world of Turkey. Indeed, the administration of extensions in Turkey (.com.tr, .net.tr and .org.tr…) has been entrusted to .TR Network Information Systems (“TRABİS”) which will be incorporated under the Information and Communication Technologies Authority (“BTK”). With TRABIS, changes will therefore occur in the process of assigning domain names. The allocation of domain names... Read More
.SBS : Sunrise phase opening
The .SBS (side by side) is a short, thoughtful, three-letter domain extension, perfect for social causes, charitable organisations and other philanthropic initiatives, and any progressive business, individual, or community that believes in social and financial inclusion. It is important to note that a part of the profits linked to the registration of .SBS domain names will be donated by the ShortDot registry to a non-profit organization.Here is the launching schedule: Sunrise Phase: M... Read More
.EU: Brexit and UK citizens, what will happen at the end of the transition period ending on 31/12/2020
Image source: MIH83 via Pixabay Last January, we indicated that we would keep you informed of the expected updates from Eurid regarding the conditions of registration of the .EU for UK citizens following the Brexit. Eurid has indeed announced that from January 1st, 2021, it will NO LONGER allow the registration of any new domain name by UK holders. The registry will also refuse the update of a domain name to a UK registrant. Registrants who do not comply with these rules will be not... Read More
Modification of registration conditions in .DZ – Register the equivalent in .TM.DZ to keep control!
Image source : SofiLayla via Pixabay The Algerian registry has changed its registration conditions quite restrictively. These changes also affect already registered domain names: The applicant must now be “an entity established in Algeria, having legal representation in Algeria”.This means that holders or applicants holding only an Algerian brand and who cannot justify a local presence in Algeria will have to move towards the registration of a .TM.DZ domain name.Please note, r... Read More
