We would like to inform you about a proposed change in ICANN's fee structure that may impact the pricing of generic top-level domains (gTLDs) such as .com, .net, .shop, and others.
What's changing?
ICANN has proposed increasing the per-domain transaction fee from $0.18 to $0.20. This fee applies to each domain registration, renewal, or transfer for gTLDs.
Current Fee: $0.18 per domain
Proposed Fee (Effective July 1, 2025): $0.20 per domain
This adjustment is part of ICANN's fiscal year 2026 budget proposal and is subject to approval by ICANN-accredited registrars. If approved, the new fee would apply to transactions processed …
The Indian domain registry operator NIXI has introduced a new Registrar Accreditation Agreement (RAA), now mandatory for all registrars handling `.IN` domain names. Realtime Register has signed this agreement but will implement it with specific limitations to remain compliant while safeguarding operational efficiency.
Key impact for registrars & resellers
Due to strict e-KYC requirements, we will no longer accept new .IN registrations from registrants based in India.
For .IN creates, registrants with country code IN will no longer be accepted.
The e-KYC obligation requires collection and verification of sensitive identity documents from Indian citizens—a process Realtime Register cannot support …
ICANN83 is just around the corner, and we’re excited to dive into the latest trends, share insights, and catch up with partners from around the world!
This 4-day event focuses on policy development, community dialogue, and key issues shaping the future of the internet.
If you're attending this great event in Prague, be sure to connect with Berend van Dalfzen and Yasin Boelhouwer—whether it’s during a session or over a quick coffee.
Realtime Register is Micro-Sponsor at WordCamp Europe 2025!
Our Business Development Manager Calvin Korenhof will be heading to Basel on June 6th to connect with the WordPress community.
Let's chat about:
- All domains managed through 1 integration - simplify your workflow
- Security products like SSL certificates and SiteLock protection
- Website optimization tools using Atarim and marketgoo
- Free domain suggestion tool and portfolio insights
- Great coffee and even better conversations!
Calvin is excited to meet WordPress professionals, agencies, and anyone passionate about building better websites. Whether you're looking to optimize your current setup or explore new possibilities - let's make …
As of May 19, 2025, three new Amazon Registry TLDs are now in general availability at Realtime Register:
- .FREE: Ideal for services, trials, and giveaways. Communicate value without cost—right in the domain;
- .HOT: Great for hot deals, trending topics, or content with high urgency. Perfect for news, retail, and entertainment;
- .SPOT: A location-friendly, memorable TLD for businesses, venues, and local communities.
These TLDs are open to all registrants with no restrictions or validation requirements.
Key details:
- Backend Operator: Nominet
- Privacy/Proxy: Supported
- Registry Lock: Not currently available
- Restore Fee: None at this time
Pricing (standard 1-year)
Prices can be found …
The .MUSIC registry has released significant updates to its Registrar Requirements Policy and Registrant Eligibility Policy, reinforcing its commitment to identity verification, community integrity, and abuse prevention.
Realtime Register has reviewed these changes and is actively ensuring alignment with the updated rules to maintain compliance and protect your customers.
Key policy changes at a glance
1. Registrar Requirements Policy
Expanded abusive behavior definitions
Practices like frontrunning, withholding transfer codes, or monetizing expiring domains without consent are now explicitly prohibited.
New notification requirements
You must clearly notify registrants before and after registration that:
- Identity verification via government-issued ID is mandatory; …
The Global Signal Exchange is a collaborative platform founded by major players including Google, the Global Anti-Scam Alliance (GASA), and the DNS Research Federation (DNSRF). It is a real-time clearing house for sharing fraud and scam signals across industries. GSE aggregates data from diverse sources and enhances visibility into the infrastructure and supply chains that enable cybercrime.
Realtime Register will share and receive real-time threat intelligence, helping to identify malicious domains and actors more swiftly and accurately.
The initiative reflects a broader industry trend toward proactive, data-driven cybersecurity. As online threats grow in scale and sophistication, partnerships like this are …
SIDN will migrate to a new backend in March 2026, and from that moment all .NL domains must use annual periods exclusively.
Monthly and quarterly periods will be phased out entirely.
Required actions:
- Stop quarterly registrations as soon as possible. Use yearly periods only starting May 1, 2025.
- Convert incoming transfers directly to yearly periods.
- Gradually convert existing domains to yearly periods in the period April 2025 - March 2026.
Benefits(per SIDN):
- Cost-effective: Yearly periods save money over the long term.
- Less administration: Easier management with yearly periods.
- International standard: Aligns .NL with global registration …
Realtime Register expands to become a global distributor for web hosting companies, web agencies and other service providers.
Realtime Register, a company known for its expertise in domain names and SSL certificates, is evolving into a full-service distributor for web hosting companies, web agencies, and other service providers worldwide. By expanding its vendor portfolio, Realtime Register aims to meet growing market demands in categories such as Domains, Web Presence, Security, Continuity, and Server Management.
Helping service providers efficiently meet market needs
Martijn Kamphuis, Director of Vendor Strategy at Realtime Register highlights the need for hosting providers and web agencies to …