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We are back from Domain Pulse, this year hosted in St. Gallen in the beautiful Switzerland.

The start of our 2026 event season delivered an incredible mix of seeing our industry friends again, new connections and exciting conversations. It was great to catch up with people across the industry, exchanging thoughts about the future of domains, the challenges faced and how Realtime Register provides an up-to-date, automated and proven solution for domain management.

A big thank you to DENIC eG, nic.at Domain Registry GmbH, and Switch for organizing yet another successful Domain pulse. And for creating a setting for building …

Good news for your next campaign page, webshop launch, or portfolio clean-up: a wide range of domain promotions is currently live across our catalog. These offers give you plenty of opportunities to attract new registrations and add value for your customers.

Below is a selection of highlights. For the full overview, including exact end dates per TLD, please check the Domain promotions section in the Realtime Register portal.

Featured promotion: .ORG

We’re running a strong promotion on .ORG domains, making it an attractive option for organisations, communities, and purpose-driven projects looking to get online.

From 3 February 2026 until …

We’ve welcomed three new team members as part of our continued growth. As our reseller base keeps expanding and our portfolio of supported vendors grows, we’re investing further in people to support scale, service quality, and ongoing platform development.

These additions reflect our ongoing commitment to the continuous development of our Domain Management Platform, a core driver behind our differentiation and long-term success. As our reseller ecosystem expands and platform innovation continues, the demand for specialised expertise across business development, partner experience, and support has increased.

Supporting growth and platform development

Strengthening our team in these areas helps ensure …

Following our earlier update on shorter SSL certificate lifetimes, DigiCert has shared additional details about upcoming changes to its certificate validation and issuance processes. These updates are part of the same CA/Browser Forum requirements and will take effect on 24 February 2026.

In most cases, no action is required. This update is intended to give you clarity on what’s changing and when it may be worth reviewing your setup.

What’s changing

1. DNSSEC validation (only if you use DNSSEC)
   From 24 February 2026, DigiCert will validate DNSSEC settings during certificate issuance if DNSSEC is enabled on the domain.
   
   What this …

Heads-up: Several TLDs in our portfolio will receive pricing updates in the coming months.

These changes apply to new registrations, renewals, and transfers (where applicable), starting on the dates and times listed in the Realtime Register portal price list.

Below you’ll find an overview of the affected TLDs, grouped by effective date:

February 1, 2026 (01:00 CET)
.EU, .HR, .IS, .MX, .WS

April 1, 2026 (02:00 CET)
.BEER, .BIZ, .BOSTON, .COMPARE, .COOKING, .COURSES, .DESIGN, .FASHION, .FISHING, .FIT, .GARDEN, .GAY, .HEALTH, .HORSE, .INK, .MIAMI, .RODEO, .SELECT, .STUDY, .SURF, .VIP, .VODKA, .WEDDING, .WIKI, .WORK, .YOGA

April 1, 2026 (02:00 CET)
.DK

May …

BaseKit is accelerating its product development pace in 2026, moving to a bi-weekly release cycle for new features, enhancements, and platform improvements. This change reflects BaseKit’s continued focus on helping partners and small businesses work faster, smarter, and more efficiently online.

What’s changing

From 2026 onwards, BaseKit will deliver updates on a bi-weekly basis, providing partners with more frequent access to new functionality and improvements across the platform.

The platform continues to evolve beyond website building, positioning itself as a broader ecosystem for:

• Websites
• E-commerce
• Online bookings

Recent updates include AI-powered site creation, expanded no-code functionality, improved localisation, and enhancements …

Realtime Register will attend Domain pulse 2026, taking place on the 4th and 5th of February 2026 in St. Gallen, Switzerland.

Domain pulse is one of the key events in the domain industry, bringing together experts and stakeholders from across the domain and internet infrastructure ecosystem.

During the event, our team will connect with industry peers to discuss the future of domain services, collaboration opportunities, and how we can continue building a more secure and resilient internet.

If you are attending Domain pulse as well, we’d be happy to meet! Berend van Dalfzen, Calvin Korenhof and Martin Spreer will …

Exclusive Partner Pricing on a High-Trust TLD

Realtime Register is thrilled to announce a special promotional price on the globally recognized .ORG domain name.

Register new .ORG domains now at just $5.95 USD, instead of the standard price of $13.39 USD, until April 30th 2026!

The .ORG domain is the premier choice for organizations committed to making a positive impact. This promotion helps you strengthen your portfolio, differentiate your offering, and deliver added value to mission-driven clients.

The Value and Trust of .ORG

For over 40 years, the .ORG domain name has been the trusted online home for mission-driven …

To meet updated compliance requirements, we are updating how a set of ccTLDs are handled on our platform. This introduces two measures:

What’s changing

1. Contact Validation (email confirmation)
   For these ccTLDs, when a domain holder email address is added for the first time, a confirmation email will be sent. Your customer will receive this email from Realtime Register (via our platform flow).

Action required: Make sure your branding is up to date, so the confirmation emails are clearly recognisable for your customers: Create a new brand

2. WHOIS Data Accuracy Reminder (WDRP-like yearly reminder)
   Once per year, your customers may receive …

To meet updated registry and legal requirements for the .DE ccTLD, we are updating how .DE domains are handled on our platform. We are aligning .DE processes with our structured compliance approach used across other registries: consistent processes, clearer responsibilities, and compliance built in by default.

What’s changing

1. Contact Validation (email confirmation)
   For .DE, when a domain holder email address is added for the first time, a confirmation email will be sent. Your customer will receive this email from Realtime Register (via our platform flow).

Action required: Make sure your branding is up to date, so the confirmation emails …