September 2019 Newsletter
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September 2019 Issue
Welcome
We're entering September with some exciting system improvements and new TLD launches!
Our newly improved DNSSEC brings you a simplified version by automating many steps for you and offering more guidance. We're also welcoming .BARCELONA, .INSURANCE and .BANK to our TLD offerings. We hope you enjoy!
Newly Improved DNSSEC
We have streamlined our DNSSEC process by automating many steps and offering more guidance! It only takes 2 minutes to secure your domain at the DNS level. Log in to your account to enable the DNSSEC feature for your domain(s).
Please note that DNSSEC is only available for Premium DNS. Click here to add Premium DNS now!

Control Panel Updates
Great news, we've brought one of our most requested Control Panel updates to life! You now have access to a new domain restore list in the CP3. View all of your recently deleted domains and restore available domains all at once, with the option for an individual or bulk restore.
We're working hard on the Control Panel, so keep an eye out for future Control Panel updates! Log in to your Control Panel now to view our new domain restore function.

New TLD Launches at HEXONET
.BARCELONA
.INSURANCE
.BANK
.BARCELONA New TLD
Register your .BARCELONA domain to showcase your brand and commitment to the Barcelona community. Whether you're a business looking to establish your presence in this expanding market, or an individual starting your first personal blog, a .BARCELONA domain is for you!
.INSURANCE New TLD
The .INSURANCE domain is more than a great marketing tool. Get a .INSURANCE domain to quickly inform potential customers as to who you are and what you do, differentiate yourself from competitors and online.
.BANK New TLD
.BANK is your online stamp of trust for your customers and employees. A simple, and strong way to represent all things finance.
Launch Information
The above TLDs launched at HEXONET as General Availability on August 20, 2019.
Pricing details are available in your account under: Billing / Prices & Costs / Domains
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Keep up with the latest new TLD dates with HEXONET's Launch Calendar
Promotions
 
.BABY - Price Promo LIVE NOW!
  • Promo Ends: December 31, 2020 at 10:00 UTC
  • Promotional Pricing in ALL Price Classes: 19.64 (net price: 16.50) USD/Domain/Year
  • Multiyear registrations are possible, however promotional pricing only applies to the first year
  • Transfers and renewals are NOT eligible at promotional price
  • Premium Domains are NOT eligible at promo price

 
.SHOP - Price Promo
  • Promo Starts: September 1, 2019 10:00 UTC
  • Promo Ends: September 30, 2019 10:00 UTC
  • Promotional Pricing in ALL Price Classes: 3.56* (net price: 2.99) USD/Domain/Year
  • Multiyear registrations are possible, however promotional pricing only applies to the first year
  • Transfers and renewals are NOT eligible at promotional price
  • Premium Domains are NOT eligible at promo price

 
.BLOG - Price Promo
  • Promo Starts: September 1, 2019 10:00 UTC
  • Promo Ends: December 1, 2019 10:00 UTC
  • Promotional Pricing in ALL Price Classes: 7.02* (net price: 5.90) USD/Domain/Year
  • Promotion only applies to new 1-year registrations
  • Transfers and renewals are NOT eligible at promotional price
  • Premium Domains are NOT eligible at promo price
Make sure to check out all of our current promotions with over 200 TLDs on sale!
See All Ongoing Promotions
Registry / Registrar Bulletin
Price Increase for .TIROL
September 1, 2019
 
NIC.AT will be increasing the pricing for .TIROL domains effective September 1, 2019.
  • Reseller Price Class: Increasing from 33.92* (net price: 28.50) to 41.06* (net price: 34.50) EUR/Domain/Year
  • Premium Price Class: Increasing from 30.35* (net price: 25.50) to 37.49* (net price: 31.50) EUR/Domain/Year
  • Platinum Price Class: Increasing from 27.25* (net price: 22.90) to 34.39* (net price: 28.90) EUR/Domain/Year
  • Restore Fee for All Price Classes: Increasing from 83.30* (net price: 70.00) to 95.20* (net price: 80.00) EUR/Domain/Year

.VOTE / .VOTO Removing Eligibility Requirements
September 4, 2019
 
Afilias will be removing the eligibility restrictions for .VOTE and .VOTO on September 4, 2019. This means the registrant will not need to check the xflag X-VOTO-ACCEPT-HIGHLY-REGULATED-TAC and X-VOTE-ACCEPT-HIGHLY-REGULATED-TAC upon domain registration. These will become unrestricted TLDs available to all registrants.

Price Increase for DONUTS TLDs
October 1, 2019
 
Donuts will be increasing pricing on standard domains for over 200 TLDs in their portfolio on October 1, 2019. Customers that have existing registrations should consider renewing their domains prior to the increase. You can now view the complete pricing details under the Price Change Notification notice on the main dashboard of your HEXONET control panel.

 
Price Decrease for .LOVE Premium Domains
October 29, 2019
 
The .LOVE Registry recently announced an upcoming reduction to their premium name pricing for more than 12,000 of its premium domains.
Here are the key details on what’s changing:
  • Reduced Premium Name pricing on over 12,000 unregistered .LOVE domain names
  • Including over 2,900 unregistered .LOVE premium domain names that have been reduced to standard (non-premium) pricing
  • The annual renewal price for approximately 900 premium .LOVE names currently registered are unaffected (and will not be impacted by this pricing update)

Price Increase for .BIZ Domains
November 1, 2019
 
Neustar is increasing the price for .BIZ domains effective November 1, 2019. This price increase will apply to existing domains, new registrations, renewals and transfers from the effective date.
  • Reseller Price Class: Increasing from $17.29* (net price: $14.53) to $18.66* (net price: $15.68) USD/Domain/Year
  • Premium Price Class: Increasing from $16.10* (net price: $13.53) to $17.47* (net price: $14.68) USD/Domain/Year
  • Platinum Price Class: Increasing from $14.79* (net price: $12.43) to $16.16* (net price: $13.58) USD/Domain/Year
  • Restore Fee: No Changes to Restore Pricing
Customers that have existing .BIZ registrations should consider renewing prior to this increase.

Customer Service Holiday Coverage
 
Our Canadian office will be closed for Labour Day on Monday, September 2, 2019 during our regular hours between 16:00 UTC to 2:00 UTC. The office will reopen on Tuesday, September 3, 2019 at 16:00 UTC. All customer inquiries will be handled by our German office at this time.
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