Newsletters 2023

Newsletter April 2023

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New TLD on the market: .watches

Are you a watch lover, and are you looking for the perfect domain to share your passion online? On March 28th, 2023, the new .watches TLD from Identity Digital started its Sunrise Phase. This new extension is the perfect choice for watchmakers, luxury brands and watch collectors.

As a trademark holder, you can currently already secure your .watches domain through the control panel. Registrations for this domain will open up to the general public on June 7th, 2023, when the extension enters General Availability. Don't forget to add this date to your calendar!

Click here for more detailed information and pricing

8 new TLDs from Google are in Sunrise

8 new Google TLDs have entered Sunrise on April 2, 2023. You can now register your verified trademarks with, .foo, .zip, .mov, .nexus, .dad, .prof, .phd and .esqthrough the control panel.
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Upcoming price changes

Check the newsfeed in the control panel for an overview of upcoming domain price changes. You can find the newsfeed in the top right corner of the control panel.

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Openprovider at CloudFest 2023

From 20 to 23 March, Openprovider was present again at CloudFest, the largest worldwide gathering for the cloud computing industry. It was great to see everyone in person again.  We loved connecting with our partners and customers, exploring lots of potential opportunities and learning more about how you experience working together with Openprovider. We are already looking forward to next year's edition, and we hope to see you there (again)!

If you want to keep up and connect with us in the meantime, feel free to follow us on LinkedIn!

Newsletter August 2023

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The price of .com is set to increase on September 1, 2023

On September 1, 2023, the price of.com is set to increase. The new Member price for registrations and renewals will be$9.77 per year. The new non-Member price for registrations will be$10.52 per year, while the price of renewals will increase to$15.58 per year.

As.comdomains can be registered for a period up to 10 years, we recommend to transfer or renew yours beforeSeptember 1, 2023to benefit the most from the current price. Save money and transfer or renew your .comstoday!

More upcoming price changes

Check the newsfeed in thecontrol panelfor an overview of upcoming domain price changes, including various extensions fromRadix,XYZ RegistryandGRS Domains. You can find the newsfeed in the top right corner of the control panel.

Plesk will continue to support AlmaLinux, RockyLinux and CloudLinux

In response to a recent announcement by RedHat, concerning significant changes to its source code policies, Plesk has announced that they will continue to support AlmaLinux, RockyLinux and CloudLinux, as they promise continued service. For more information, please see the announcement by RedHat.

Security.txt: enhancing your organization's security and transparency

Security.txtprovides website owners and organizations with a clear and user-friendly format to publish their vulnerability disclosure policies and contact details.

Openprovider has already published a security.txt file on our own website, and we hope that more domain owners will follow suit. You can easily generate your own security.txt file onsecuritytxt.organd publish it on your website today.

Clickherefor more information about security.txt.

New on our blog: biweekly domain news roundups

Stay up to date with the latest happenings in the domain industry through our new, biweekly domain news roundups! Clickhereto read the latest edition.

Meet Team Openprovider: Dushan, Jesus & Sarath

Have you ever been curious to meet the people behind the domains? We regularly publish short interviews with members of our global, fully remote team on our blog.  Click on the banners below to read the three latest ones!

Meet the Team: Dushan Basnayaka - Data Engineer

Meet Team Openprovider: Jesus Espiñeira - Account Manager

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Newsletter December 2023

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New at Openprovider: business email

Want to deliver more value to your customers, increase retention and boost your margins? Here's your answer:Openprovider's business email solution,exclusively available to Members. 

  • Enterprise-grade features.
  • Advanced security.
  • Free trial of EasyDMARC with every mailbox.
  • Starting at just$0.70per mailbox per month.

Upcoming price changes

Check the newsfeed in the control panel for an overview of upcoming domain price changes. You can find the newsfeed in the top right corner of the control panel.

Reminder about our payment system

Please be aware that our payment system works on a prepaid basis. You need to have enough funds in your account to purchase and/or renew domains and products.

To make sure your domains and products don't expire, we recommend using the balance threshold feature. By setting a threshold, your account will be topped up automatically when the balance goes below a certain point. To turn on this feature, log in to the control panel and go to Account → Financial → Recurring payment.

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Newsletter January 2023

Welcome to the first newsletter of 2023! We are starting the year with good news: from now on, it is possible to buy domains directly through the Openprovider website, without logging in to the Control Panel. Did you try it out already?  And, as usual, we have also gathered the latest price changes, domain promotions and blog posts for you in this newsletter. Happy reading!

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Domain industry trends: 5 key developments for 2023

Curious to know what the domain market will be moving towards in the near future? Of course, you can never fully predict the future, but you can always try. In this article, we share the top five trends that we believe will play a large role in the coming years, and our domain experts give their opinion on which of these they believe to be the most influential.

Read the full article

5 ways to help your customers grow as a reseller

As a reseller, it is a great feeling to see your customers succeed, while knowing that their success will also help your growth. That’s why we are sharing five tips that will help you maximize your customers’ potential through your business.

Read the full article

How to set up EasyDMARC - a complete guide

Are you looking for an intuitive, easy-to-use DMARC solution that doesn’t require having to update the DNS yourself? EasyDMARC is the tool for you. In this article, we discuss everything you need to know to set this tool up for yourself: including adding the DMARC record, choosing a DMARC policy and reading aggregate and failure reports.

Read the full article

Join the webinar about EasyDMARC 

We are happy to invite you to the new webinar we have prepared together with the EasyDMARC team. In this webinar, we will explain in detail how to set up EasyDMARC step by step. You will learn about the real benefits that come with these products, based on case studies from existing customers. The webinar will take place on 23 February at 02.00 PM CET.

Click here to sign up for the webinar. Registration is free!

Domain News

Upcoming price increases

February 1st, 2023: .net → (registration, renewal, transfer).

February 15th, 2023: .help → (registration, renewal, transfer, restore).

March 1st, 2023: .pt → (registration, renewal).

March 29th, 2023: .lat → (restore).

March 31st, 2023: .eco → (renewal).

Upcoming price reductions

At Openprovider, we are committed to offering the best prices to our Members. We are happy to inform you about the following upcoming price reductions for domain registrations:

  • .ae: AED 110.71 → AED 108.45
  • .cz: CZK 188.86 → CZK 172.83

These new prices will come into effect from February 15th 2023.

Update from the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH)

On July 23rd, 2023, the Trademark Clearinghouse Certificate Authority (TMCH-CA) will expire. The Certificate Authority's expiration requires the re-issuance of the Trademark Validator (TMV) certificate, which is used for the SMD file.

These new certificates will be implemented simultaneously on February 15th, 2023 at 18:00 UTC to guarantee a smooth transition.

For you as a Trademark Agent, this means that on February 15th 2023 at 18:00 UTC, all of your active SMD files will be revoked and automatically regenerated.

The process of automatic revocation and regeneration will last for a period of maximum 24 hours. Please be aware that during this timeframe, all SMD files will be unavailable. 

After the transition, older SMD files signed with the current TMCH-CA will no longer be valid.

If your TMCH order is processed by Openprovider,, we will make sure that you have your new SMD files for your registered trademark by February 18th, 2023at the latest.

Take advantage of our latest domain promotions!

All prices apply to one-year registrations, unless mentioned otherwise.

  • .org: Members can register for $6.68, non-Members for $7.67 - valid until 31st March 2023.
  • .icu: Members can register for $2.93 - valid until 30th June 2023.
  • .bond: Members can register for $3.18 - valid until 30th June 2023.
  • .cyou: Members can register for $2.68 - valid until 30th June 2023.
  • .cfd: Members can register for $1.87 - valid until 30th June 2023.
  • .sbs: Members can register for $1.87 - valid until 30th June 2023.
  • .blog: Members can register for $5.18 - valid until 30th June 2023.
  • .ca.in (for chartered accountants): Members can register for ₹249, and non-Members can register for ₹299 - valid until 31st March 2023.
  • .best: Members can make a one-year registration for $3.67, non-Members for $4.17. There is also a special promotional price for two-year registrations, with Members paying $15.36 and non-Members paying $18.36 for a two-year registration. All prices are valid until 31th December 2023.
  • .ie: Members can register for €10, non-Members for €11 - valid until 31st March 2023.
  • .radio.fm and .radio.am: Members can register for $3.50, non-Members for $4.50 - valid until 31st December 2023.
  • .lt: Members can register for €4.50, non-Members for €5.50 - valid until 28th February 2023. Prices are excluding VAT.
  • .gal: Members can register for €13.68, non-Members for €15.18 - valid until 28th February 2023. Prices are excluding VAT.

Be sure to take advantage of these promotions while they last!

What's new?

Now you can buy domains directly through openprovider.com 

Are you an existing user? Would you like to quickly register a domain? Now you can also do this via openprovider.com. Just search for a domain on our website, add any additional services you need, login and pay for the domain using a credit card. No need to use the control panel anymore! Try it out!

CTE will be shut down on 31st January 2023 at 08.00 CET

In the previous newsletter, we already informed you about the launch of our new Sandbox environment, which you can use as a test environment for our API. This also means that we will shut down the old Customer Service Environment (CTE). The shutdown of the CTE is scheduled for 31st January 2023 at 8.00 CET. Please move your testing to the new sandbox environment before this date.

For more information about the new Sandbox environment, please click here.

Newsletter July 2023

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Upcoming price changes

Check the newsfeed in the control panel for an overview of upcoming domain price changes. You can find the newsfeed in the top right corner of the control panel.

Update about Cloudlinux

As of June 21, we are offering four new Cloudlinux plans. You can find more detailed information about these packages and pricing in the control panel. All existing Cloudlinux orders will remain the same, with no changes to pricing or package details.

New TLD on the market: .case

On June 5, 2023, the new .case top-level domain from Digity Registry started its Sunrise Phase. It is now possible to register your trademarked names through the control panel. This domain is scheduled to enter General Availability on August 4, 2023 at 17.00 CEST.

Click here for more information and pricing.

Meet Team Openprovider: Pavel

Have you ever been curious to meet the people behind the domains? Every month, we are introducing you to various members of our global, fully remote team through a short interview. This time, we are introducing you to Pavel (27), one of our Senior Backend Engineers.

Click here to read the full interview with Pavel.

Newsletter June 2023

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Upcoming price changes

Check the newsfeed in the control panel for an overview of upcoming domain price changes. You can find the newsfeed in the top right corner of the control panel.

New features on the website and in the control panel
Manage my subscriptions

In the past month, we have implemented several new features, updates and bug fixes to the website and control panel.

  • You can now buy EasyDMARC and manage your existing EasyDMARC subscriptions straight from the new DMARC section in the main menu.
  • You are now able to regenerate 2FA codes by navigating to Account → Security → Two factor authentication.
  • You can now top up your account balance using the URL of the “Add money” page. For example, you can go to https://cp.openprovider.eu/dashboard/add-money?amount=20 to add €20 to your account.
  • The use of special characters (< > | , " ' `) is now allowed in account passwords.
  • Google reCAPTCHA has been added to all domain registrations done through the website.
  • The 404 error page in the control panel has a new, responsive design.
  • Using the same promo code twice or using a website promo code in the control panel will now result in an error
  • A bug causing the control panel to automatically reload on the pricing page has been fixed. 
  • The menu translation has been updated for Dutch and Spanish.
  • The company address has been updated on all emails and invoices sent from the control panel.

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Meet Team Openprovider: Ksenia

Have you ever been curious to meet the people behind the domains? Every month, we are introducing you to various members of our global, fully remote team through a short interview. This time, we are introducing you to Ksenia (35), our Senior Recruiter.

Click here to read the full interview with Ksenia.
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The i2Coalition is making the Internet a better place

The Internet Infrastructure Coalition, better known as the i2Coalition, is a group of leading Internet companies that work together to advocate for policies that promote the global growth and development of the Internet. The coalition was formed in 2015 and is made up of over 75 member companies, including some of the biggest names in the tech industry such as Google, Amazon, GoDaddy, and Verisign.

Openprovider wholeheartedly supports the endeavors of the i2Coalition. As a domain registrar and a member of the i2Coalition, we see this work as essential to ensure that the Internet continues to thrive and benefit our customers, as well as the broader digital community. As a “people first” company, we believe it is vital for registrars to be involved in the community of the domain industry and work together.

Read more about the mission and work of the i2Coalition on our blog.

Newsletter March 2023

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Upcoming price changes

Click here to see an overview of upcoming price changes on domains and products.

Delays in the delivery of SSL certificates

We are currently experiencing delays in the delivery of SSL certificates. The waiting time may be up to 7 days longer than usual. We are working on fixing the issue as soon as possible.

To make the order process go as fast as possible, please make sure that you are entering the correct data (address, company name) during the order process, and to double check these data before submitting your order. For OV and EV certificates, please also ensure that the selected contact person is available and aware of a pending verification call.

If there is business-critical urgency related to this delay, please open a support ticket mentioning your SSL order ID.

Meet Team Openprovider!

Have you ever been curious to meet the people behind the domains? In this new series of blog posts, you get to know two members of our global and fully remote team. Christian has been with Openprovider for seven years and has even worked remotely from Bali, while Mohit has been with us for two years and worked in two different teams!

Newsletter May 2023

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.kids for $11/year (Members) or $12/year (non-Members), .giving for $7.99/year (Members) or $9.99/year (Non-Members). Check the news feed in the control panel for the terms and conditions.

Take 50% off all new premium registrations and 9-year renewals of .icu, .cyou, .bond, .sbs and .cfd. Check the news feed in the control panel for the terms and conditions.

1 year registrations of .mx for $16 (Members) or $17 (non-Members), 2-year registrations for $25 (Members) or $26 (non-Members). See the news feed in the control panel for terms and conditions.

.me for just $2.50 for the first year, Members only.

Upcoming price changes

Check the newsfeed in the control panel for an overview of upcoming domain price changes. You can find the newsfeed in the top right corner of the control panel.

Openprovider is ISO 27001 certified

We are proud to announce that Openprovider has successfully achieved ISO 27001 certification. This certification is an important step towards our commitment to achieving maximum security for our employees and customers.

As part of our certification, we have implemented stringent security measures, including risk assessment, data encryption, and access control. These security measures protect sensitive customer data from unauthorized access, disclosure, or alteration. 

With us, your domain registration details, personal information, and transaction data are always in safe hands. We implement strict policies and procedures and follow best practices to ensure your data and information are private, secure and protected.

Read on to learn more about our certification process.

Newsletter November 2023

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Promotion alert: save on .xyz and more!

There’s a big world to explore beyond .com and .net! Until the end of this year, we are offering lots of discounts on new TLDs, including .xyz, .lol, .lat, .monster, .quest, .beauty, .hair, .skin, .makeup, .homes, .autos, .motorcycles, .boats, .yachts, .pics, .mom, .college, .baby and .rent! Prices start as low as $1,99 (Members) or $2,49 (non-Members) for a one-year registration. Click here to see all prices and register yours today!

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It’s all about .ai: a guide to this trendy TLD

In October 2023, a record-breaking sale made headlines in the domain world when You.ai sold for a whopping $700,000 through domain marketplace Sedo: a price that ranked it lightyears ahead of all other ccTLD transactions this year. It is a transaction that fits in a current trend: all things .ai are booming right now. Learn more about .ai domains and why you should register one in this blog article.

Click here to read the full article

How do new gTLD launch phases work?

New gTLDs make it possible for anyone to find a short and catchy domain name with an extension that fits their website and goals. But where are all of these new gTLDs coming from? In this article, we will dive deeper into the various steps that make up the release of new gTLDs, including the various launch phases that each TLD goes through before it becomes available to the general public.

Click here to read the full article

Meet Team Openprovider: Jakub

Have you ever been curious to meet the people behind the domains? On our blog, we regularly introduce our readers to different members of our global, fully remote team. In the latest addition to this series, you can learn more about Jakub, who works as a Senior Backend Software Engineer in our Domains & DNS Team!

Click here to read the full article

Newsletter October 2023

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*All promotions on .mx and .com.mx are valid until October 31, 2023.foundation.. english

Upcoming price changes

heck the newsfeed in thecontrol panelfor an overview of upcoming domain price changes, including.sa.com,.za.com,and .ru.com. You can find the newsfeed in the top right corner of the control panel.

3 new TLDs in Sunrise: .music, .ing and .meme!

Three new gTLDs have entered Sunrise in September:.musicfrom DotMusic Registry and.ing and .memefrom Google Registry. You can find more information about each extension's launch phases, pricing, and registration requirements on our blog.

Meet Team Openprovider: Marcin, Gonzalo & Marianna

Have you ever been curious to meet the people behind the domains? We regularly publish short interviews with members of our global, fully remote team on our blog.  Click on the banners below to read the latest ones!
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Newsletter September 2023

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Upcoming price changes

Check the newsfeed in thecontrol panelfor an overview of upcoming domain price changes, including.country, .tiroland 200+Identity Digitalextensions. You can find the newsfeed in the top right corner of the control panel.

140+ KB articles were updated in the past 3 months

Our team has been working hard behind the scenes to update our Knowledge Base. In the past three months, we have created or modified over 140 articles, and we are working on updating even more!

Fun fact: did you know that the URLopenprovider.helpalso leads to our Knowledge Base? Clickhereto try it out!

Have you spotted our new logo already?

After 15+ years with our old logo, it was time to say goodbye. In the past months, we have been working hard on a redesign of our branding materials, and those include a brand new company logo!

Our new logo has been live on our website for some weeks - did you spot it already? You can also find it at the top of all of our emails now!

Meet Team Openprovider: Artyom, Shaznan & Kethushan

Have you ever been curious to meet the people behind the domains? We regularly publish short interviews with members of our global, fully remote team on our blog.  Click on the banners below to read the three latest ones!

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