DigiCert has announced an important change in how Domain Control Validation (DCV) via DNS CNAME records must be configured.
Starting October 28, 2025, only the static prefix "_dnsauth" CNAME configuration will be supported.
The current [random_value] prefix CNAME configuration will no longer work after this date. If domains are not validated correctly, DigiCert will not issue certificates.
New Required Configuration (effective October 28, 2025)
* Hostname field: _dnsauth
* Target host field: [random_value].dcv.digicert.com
Deprecated Configuration (no longer valid after October 28, 2025)
* Hostname field: [random_value]
* Target host field: dcv.digicert.com
What this means for you
Resellers using our …
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London calling – Domain Summit London is here
On September 2nd and 3rd, four dedicated men from our team will represent Realtime Register at the Domain Summit in London. We’re looking forward to meeting fellow industry professionals to discuss news and insights regarding domain services in 2025 and the near future.
If you’re attending the Domain Summit too, take the opportunity to reach out to Berend, Yasin, Ronny or Calvin.
We’ll meet you there!
Dag van de Domeinnaam
On the 16th of September we will join the event Dag van de Domeinnaam (translated: Day of the Domain …
Starting October 1st, the default registration period for .NL domains via our API will change.
From October 1st onwards, all .NL domain registrations requested through the API without a defined period (see example below) will be processed as yearly registrations.
What's changing?
Current situation:
New situation from October 1st:
Why this change?
We're implementing this adjustment to stay aligned with upcoming changes at SIDN (the registry for .nl domains). SIDN will be transitioning to a new platform where only 12-month …
We are pleased to announce the addition of Monarx, a leading provider of automated malware detection + remediation + prevention technology, to our growing portfolio of vendors at Realtime Register. With this new partnership, we strengthen our mission to empower hosting providers and digital agencies with the tools they need to safeguard their clients and deliver secure, reliable online experiences.
About Monarx
Monarx is widely recognized for its innovative automated malware detection + remediation + prevention technology, designed specifically with hosting providers and digital agencies in mind. Unlike traditional antivirus or scanning solutions that often burden system resources …
We’re excited to share that we’ve recently completed a major upgrade to our platform’s core technology stack. We’re now running on Java 21 and one of the latest version of WildFly — a move that significantly enhances our performance, security, and future development capabilities.
While these changes happen behind the scenes, they bring real benefits to you as a user of our platform. Our systems are now even better equipped to handle high traffic, support the latest security protocols, and deliver a smoother experience overall.
What this means for you:
Stronger security: Your domains are protected by the latest, most …
According to the latest Domain Name Industry Brief (DNIB) from VeriSign, the domain name market displayed steady growth in the second quarter of 2025. We have summarized the most important insights from the second quarterly brief for you here.
Global domain name registrations reached 371.7 million at the end of Q2, reflecting a quarterly gain of 3.3 million domains (0.9%) compared to Q1—and a robust year‑over‑year increase of 9.3 million domains (2.6%).
.com & .net: Modest Gains, Slight Annual Dip
- Combined, .com and .net domains totaled 170.5 million registrations, up 0.7 million (0.4%) from Q1, yet down 0.1 million (0.1%) …
We’re excited to announce the launch of the renewed Realtime Register Catalog — your go-to destination for the latest and most powerful solutions in Domains, Web Presence, Security, Continuity, and Server Management.
This year, we’ve been hard at work expanding our catalog with top-tier vendors, including Atarim, BaseKit, and Marketgoo in Web Presence, WP Guardian, Monarx, and SiteLock in Security, Acronis in Continuity, and 360 Monitoring, Plesk, and cPanel in Server Management.
Why explore the catalog?
With the Realtime Register Catalog, you have direct access to everything you need to elevate your offering — all in one place:
To help you stay compliant with the NIS2 Directive, we’ve introduced a new Privacy Setting feature that gives you control over which registrant data fields are considered non-personal and can be safely published via our RDAP server.
What you can do
Coordinate with registrants to identify which data fields (e.g., organization name) are not personal.
Use the Privacy Setting tool to mark these fields accordingly. Once selected, the data is automatically exposed via RDAP, ensuring transparency without compromising privacy.
Why it matters
Under Article 28 of NIS2, registrars must publish non-personal domain registration data without delay. This feature helps you: …
We are proud to announce to you that we are now officially ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certified — the latest and most comprehensive international standard for information security management!
This achievement marks a significant milestone in our ongoing mission to protect your sensitive data and domains with industry-leading security controls.
Speaking about what this means for our team and clients, Berend, our CEO, said:
“Achieving ISO/IEC 27001:2022 certification is a major milestone for RTR. It demonstrates our commitment to proactive risk management and modern security controls for cloud, threat intelligence, and privacy.
For our clients, this means greater assurance that your data …