Apps have fundamentally changed the IT market and its users. The domain extension .app, initiated by ICANN, reflects this development and opens new opportunities for IT companies to market their applications and services independently. At the same time, .app adds more variety to the world of tech TLDs. As a TLD, it conveys the message: We are part of the digital revolution. The high demand and popularity of the new gTLD means that .app domains are highly valued on the domain aftermarkets. And .app domains have proven to be very useful for SEO too: the TLD can hold many keyword combinations and therefore generate speaking URLs. The new gTLD was even worth a record sum of 25 milllion US dollars for Google when it entered the race for it. This resulted in Charleston Road Registry Inc., a full subsidiary of Alphabet, becoming the official registry for this domain extension.
The new gTLD entered General Availability in May 2018. However, registrants have to fulfill certain requirements when registering .app domains. Google has envisaged that domains under .app should count as particularly secure, so that user experience and trust in the addresses remain high and undergo continuous improvement. Therefore, all domains must be registered in the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) preload list. This means that an HTTPS configuration for these domains is essential, as the associated websites will not load in most browsers without a valid SSL certificate. The domain security requirements are certainly also an advantage for app developers and companies who want to promote their products using this TLD. Good to know: Registrants receive a free basic SSL certificate for each managed domain at InterNetX.
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The internet giant Google i.e. the parent company Alphabet is now also active on the domain market with TLDs like .google, .youtube and .chrome for its own products.
InterNetX is a direct partner of Google Registry, enabling InterNetX customers to register .app domains.
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Domain AftermarketDomain Studio – the intelligent domain configurator
Domain Studio compares several million data points and delivers a clear and structured overview of the search results, including alternative suggestions. With over 1,000 top-level domains, 19 million Sedo marketplace domains, 15 million premium domains, location-based results and recommendations on the basis of current trends, our Domain Studio is the most comprehensive domain search on the market.Create Account
Domain Price Check – objective evaluation of domain value
The Domain Price Check calculates the monetary value of a domain based on a data from 2.6 million domain sales and 50 other evaluation criteria. This reference value helps domain sellers and buyers to make the right decision at the right price. It is also used to increase customer lifetime value, as it displays the value of a domain before every domain deletion in order to protect customers from losses.Create Account
Trademark Research – intelligent domain monitoring & brandname control
Trademark Research makes it possible to find domains that include your own brandname. It scans over 360 million registered domains in 1,750 root zones. This is unique worldwide. In addition, the results are expanded with prefixes and suffixes using 3.5 million terms and then given a risk evaluation using an intelligent scoring system. In this way, trademark infringements in domains can be recognized efficiently.Get more info
Flexible API & several Plugins
All functions in AutoDNS can be used white label and resellers can set up individual pricing. With the JSON API, all features, like the innovative Domain Studio and Trademark Research Service can also be controlled externally. This means that customers can access the full range of powerful features in AutoDNS in their own projects or implement it directly via plugins for WHMCS, HostBill or Odin Business Automation.Account anlegen
Domain Aftermarket – the world's largest domain marketplace
By connecting to the Sedo marketplace, we present the world’s largest trading platform for Internet addresses in AutoDNS, where users can choose from more than 19 million listed domains. You can also buy and sell with ease via the AutoDNS interface and profit from developments on the domain aftermarket.Create Account
Each top-level domain has its own registration requirements and is subject to its individual registration policy. In principle, domains can usually only be requested and registered via one of the registrars accredited by the respective registries. However, this service can be used by businesses or private individuals in many countries. It is very important that domain names are unique, because they are only allocated once. Once the potential registrant has provided all necessary information and thereby met all relevant requirements, it is the responsibility of the registrar to enter this information directly into the system of the registry. One of the most common requirements for ccTLDs, for example, is a residential or business address for the Owner-C in the respective countries. But proof of membership to institutions, clubs or communities may also play a role, in particular for domain registrations under new gTLDs.
This depends on the TLD and the corresponding registration requirements of the responsible registry. The majority of top-level domains can now be registered in real time thanks to domain registration platforms like AutoDNS. But there are also some domain extensions for which the registration process takes a few hours or days, as manual processing is required on the part of the top-level domain registry.
Premium domains are domain names that are in high demand. The responsible registry categorizes them with a higher price due to their short length or popularity of the keywords used. It is always the responsible registries who, depending on the market situation, decide which domains are categorized as premium domains. This means that we also cannot offer premium domains at standard registration prices. However, the prices for some premium domains can already lie within the two-digit range.
Domain transfers require a strategic approach and technical know-how on the part of the provider, as the procedure can differ from TLD to TLD. ICANN has also established rules for this, that all registrars must adhere to. Domain transfers between two registars – i.e. from an external registrar to InterNetX – are mostly handled fully automatically with the help of an AuthInfo code. A change of ownership is also possible during the process of a domain transfer, if not only the registrar changes, but also the domain owner. In some cases, there are additional security measures that can prevent any unauthorized domain transfers. Registrars with an ICANN accreditation must supply an emergency contact for communication related to tranfers. A transfer between maintainers and registrars can be subject to separate requirements – we will supply you with the necessary documents. Our expert InterNetX Team for domain transfers knows all the various applicable policies and can offer you a domain transfer service. If you require more information or assistance, please contact us.
With AutoDNS you not only have access to the comprehensive InterNetX domain portfolio – you can also manage and transfer domains from external registrars. Creates, transfers, renewals, deletes – AutoDNS has all the features you need for professional domain management. Apart from that, the integrated Domain Studio carries out an extensive domain check for each domain search and helps you to find the perfect domain with its intelligent search and sugges function. AutoDNS is one of the leading domain management tools and is also capable of white label implementation - perfect for resellers. You'd like more information? Our Partner Managers will be happy to give you a consultation.
Yes, it is possible to connect AutoDNS as a domain robot to an external system via an EPP, XML or JSON API. Our support will be happy to provide you with documentation on request and answer your questions about technical details. AutoDNS can also be configured to your individual requirements and connected via plug-in to several billing systems, like WHMCS, Odin Business Automation, WeFact and HostBill. Overa and above this, it gives you access to more InterNetX products with reseller functionality, like Domain Studio, Domain Price Check, Trademark Research and many more.
InterNetX has implemented a global and redundant name server infrastructure. All domain customers can use the InterNetX name servers without any additional costs.
Good to know: The InterNetX name server infrastructure is continuously expanded, adjusted and maintained around the clock. The zone administration is carried out in real time via AutoDNS and/or the XML API. The Anycast name servers provide maximum failsafe protection for strongly frequented domains and are available in AutoDNS subject to additional charges.
However, external dedicated name servers can also easily be connected to AutoDNS. Customers are also able to specify themselves as independent name server providers in DNS i.e. whois. They can also operate their own virtual name server via AutoDNS for branding purposes.
NodeSecure is the Anycast & DNSSEC Service provided by InterNetX, which name servers are distributed over 51 different locations worldwide. Queries are sent via Anycast to the name server that is most quickly available via the shortest route. This ensures that the highest-performing access times are always achieved. NodeSecure ensures a very high availability of the DNS, as queries are automatically distributed and redirected to other locations if the availability of one location is disrupted.
DNSSEC is a standardized extension to the DNS-protocol and guarantees the authenciity and integrity of data in the domain name system. It was developed to counter cache poisoning. DNSSEC uses a public-key cryptosystem to secure name server queries and serves to verify sources. It secures the path between teh DNS servers and validated DNS clients, including resolvers with their caches which are positioned in between. DNSSEC helps to ensure that the queried domain name leads to delivery of the recorded IP address. In order to create the required digital signature for DNSSEC, a set of keys is generated, consisting of a private and a public key. The private key is only known to the owner. The public key is published in the DNS and can be used to check and verify a signature that has been issued with a private key. The public key must be credible for this, which is why the chain of trust (a key hierarchy) is implemented, which enables all signatures to be checked with only one public key. A zone that is located as high as possible in the DNS tree receives the public key of its delegated subzones and signs these digitally.
Apart from using their own name servers with DNSSEC functionality, customers also have access to full DNSSEC with NodeSecure.
Domains are protected agains third-party access with the DomainSafe using a PIN/mTAN process. It offer maximum protection against theft of valuable and business critical domains. The security standards are based on those used for online banking. It is a central security factor for corporate clients and resellers. DomainSafe can be ordered in AutoDNS, also in bulk.
