Domains newsletter - October 2025

Hi there,

In this month’s newsletter, we’re shining the spotlight on .ca - the trusted choice for businesses that call Canada home. You’ll discover the reasons why over 3.5 million Canadians have already gone local and why Openprovider is the best place to register yours.

We’ll also cover how to keep your domain data compliant under NIS2 with easy bulk updates, introduce the latest WHMCS module, and answer your top questions about bulk transfers.

Plus, don’t miss our latest domain promotions and recent registry updates.

Happy reading!

Canadian pride runs deep online. With over 3.5 million .ca domains already registered, more and more businesses are choosing to show their roots with a local web address that customers instantly trust.

A .ca domain tells your customers you’re part of their community - and since Canadian internet users are nearly four times more likely to trust and buy from a .ca website, it’s an investment that pays off fast.

At Openprovider, you always know what you’re paying for. No hidden fees, no unexpected price hikes. Just simple, transparent pricing. Members get .ca domains with us for only CAD 10.50 per year (about USD 7.69) on registrations and renewals, so you can keep your portfolio competitive without breaking the bank.

Add .ca to your portfolio today and see how local domains can boost your business.

(P.S. Want to see a full breakdown of how our .ca pricing stacks against other registrars? Click here!)

Please be aware that prices may fluctuate slightly due to currency conversion rates.

Last month, we released a new version of our WHMCS domain registrar module that includes the Consent to Publish Domain Contact Data option for gTLDs. This option is now available on the domain registration, transfer, and modification pages in the WHMCS Admin Area.

By default, personal data is redacted to protect registrants’ privacy in line with GDPR.

If registrants want their contact details to appear in public WHOIS/RDAP, they must now give explicit consent.

You can download this new version of the module from the GitHub repository.

How to keep domain data up to date under NIS2 using bulk operations

The new NIS2 Directive is changing how domain data must be managed across the EU. For resellers, that means keeping contact information accurate and up to date is now a compliance requirement. Outdated details could even lead to domain suspension or transfer delays.

Managing a large portfolio? Updating domains one by one takes time you don’t have. That’s why we’ve made it easy to update contact data in bulk - up to 50 domains at once - using handle cloning and bulk operations in your Openprovider control panel.

Go to our blog to see how it works and make your domain management NIS2-ready.

Every month, we discuss frequently asked questions about domains. This month, it’s all about bulk transfers

1. Why should I transfer domains to Openprovider?

As a Member, you get registrations, renewals, and transfers for 1,900+ TLDs at registry wholesale pricing. No markups, no surprises. You get to manage your full domain portfolio in one place and save money long-term.

2. Will my website or email stop working during the transfer?

No. Your domain's nameservers stay the same, so your site and email won’t be affected.

3. How long does a bulk transfer take?

Usually 5-15 days, depending on the TLD and the type of transfer. 

Some take longer if we need help from your current provider.

4. Will my domain expiration date change?

It depends.

• Registry bulk transfers: expiration dates stay the same.
• Standard transfers: most TLDs add 1 year to the expiration date.

Check the documentation per TLD in our Knowledge Base to be sure.

5. Why do bulk transfers fail?

Failures are not common - but if they happen, it’s usually because of one of these: 

• The domain is locked
• The auth code is wrong
• The TLD contract is missing
• Your account doesn’t have enough funds
• The CSV file format was changed

Our transfer experts will help you set up everything in advance so the transfer is processed smoothly.

We have communicated several price and policy changes in the past month. For your convenience, you can find the following communications back on the control panel newsfeed:

• Price decrease for .ae, .cz, and .hk domains
• Price decrease for .au domains
• Instant SEPA transfers starting in October

Click here to log in and go to the newsfeed.