In our Domain names 101 series, we explained that one ICANN‘s missions is regulating and providing norms for gTLDs domain names (.com, .net, .info …). One of these norms is the Registrar Data Escrow program, also known as RDE. To put it simply, registrars have to regularly gather and export some data to a third-party …
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In the first article of this series, we introduced you about what a domain name is. Then, in the second one, we illustrated what the lifecycle of a domain name is through the creation of pokegpu.com. Whereas .com domain names have no restriction, this is not the case for all existing extensions. Obtaining and owning a …
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In the last article, we introduced you about what a domain name is, what entities are involved and what the purpose of the Whois is. As seen previously, OVHcloud is a registrar. As a registrar, our work is very similar to that of a real estate agency. We connect tenants (registrants) with landlords (registries) and …
We are starting a series of 3 articles introducing the domain name business through the prism of OVHcloud. As simple as it may seem, the universe of domain names is actually quite complex and after reading these articles, you will be more familiar with vocabulary, actors, lifecycle, and so on… What is a domain name? …
What are the consequences of Brexit on domain names ? On December 31st, 2020, the UK left the European Union. This withdrawal has many consequences, particularly in relation to domain names. For example, there was an impact on the domain name portfolios of British individuals and companies. As a response, it’s important to analyze the IT …
