Improved order process for encryption products

The process for ordering TLS/SSL certificates and other encryption products has been revised from the ground up and optimized for usability. A simplified product selection with useful filter options makes it easier to find the right product. The complex ordering process has been split into simple, logical segments. All steps have been redesigned with a new and clear layout.

Simplified product selection

The new filters make finding the right encryption products a breeze. You can now filter for products from a specific certification authority or according to specific use cases (website encryption, S/MIME, etc.), among other options.

Optimized order process

Once the desired encryption product has been selected, the subsequent steps in the ordering process will adapt dynamically. The previously complex process has been broken down into easily understandable and logical steps.

Did you know?

In AutoDNS you can order encryption products from all leading certification authorities and for all use cases, from TLS/SSL certificates and email encryption to code and document signing.

Price overview for products & services

The "Products & Services" tab has been added to the price overview. This handy overview lists the costs for all available optional services and their respective business cases.

Optimizations in AutoDNS

Expert mode in Domain Studio

The "Expert mode" can be toggled via a switch in the Domain Studio search bar, enabling users to manually give domain search results the status "Available" or "Assigned". This allows the corresponding order or transfer process to be started in the event of an incorrect or missing WHOIS response.

Redirects with URL paths

URL paths can now also be specified when setting domain redirects. This allows specific subpages to be redirected to a domain or target URL.

TLD registrations conditions in the shopping cart

The display of the special registration conditions for TLDs in the shopping cart has been improved for more convenience. The relevant conditions can now be accepted as a whole with just one click.

TLS/SSL certificates from one of our other CAs, Sectigo, are still available with periods of up to 5 years. VMCs remain exclusively available from DigiCert.

Please check and, if necessary, adjust your systems and processes in order to accommodate these changes before the deadline and to carry out any necessary creates or renews so that you and/or your customers can benefit from the validity periods of 6 years that are still available for DigiCert TLS/SSL certificates and VMCs until 29 October 2023. The issuance can also be carried out after the deadline. The relevant date is the order date.

Automatic zone provisioning for custom name servers

The automatic zone provisioning for custom name servers has been simplified. The system now checks whether the name servers are managed internally or externally and will offer either automatic provisioning or automatic migration accordingly.

Intelligent form for completing user data

The process of completing user data when logging in to AutoDNS for the first time has been streamlined. Data entered in the form fields is validated in real time and errors are marked permanently. The form can be saved only after all errors have been corrected.

Custom default phone prefix

Until now, the German area code (+49) was preselected by default in the user administration or when creating new domain contacts.

The country code of the AutoDNS user will now automatically be preselected for new contacts. For example, if a user from Switzerland creates new domain contacts, the prefix (+41) will be applied by default.

New features in AutoDNS Pro

Price management: Price list assignment during user invite

It is now possible to directly assign an existing price list when creating a subuser.

Optimizations in AutoDNS Pro

Price management: Overdraft limit for subusers

To avoid a source of frequent errors, an overdraft limit now has to be set for new subusers. The limit can be adjusted at any time and can be set independently for each subuser.

Pro tip: Pro users have full control over their pricing with the new price management module. Upgrade now and benefit from many expert features.

BackupMX and MailProxy: external domains and smart filters

It is now possible to specify external domains when selecting domains for the products BackupMX and MailProxy in AutoDNS. Both services can also be used for domains that are not managed in AutoDNS.

In addition, domains for which the respective service has already been activated will no longer appear in the domain selection menu for the corresponding products. 

The relevant configuration options have been given a clearer overall design and the above-mentioned functions have been added.

New features in AutoDNS Pro

Price management: detailed access control list

The rights management (Administration > User Management > Rights) has been updated to include a detailed access control list for price management. Individual user rights can be set conveniently for different price management features. The individual permissions can also be enabled for clone users.

It is also possible to give clone users full editing permissions to all aspects of price management through the Pro Control Center. Clicking on Authorizations management in the price management area of the Control Center will open the corresponding setup window. This feature allows users to set up access rights to price management even more quickly and easily.

Optimizations in AutoDNS Pro 

Price management: simplified price list import 

Prices can now be imported from a CSV file directly when creating new price lists. When activating the newly added switch, a field for the import will open with the option of uploading a file directly. 

Pro tip: Pro users have full control over their pricing with the new price management module. Upgrade now and benefit from many expert features.
 

Bulk zone update

Changes to DNS zones are now also possible as bulk updates. In the overview of bulk updates, the number of the affected records is displayed for resource records. This simplifies the process of unifying zones.  

Price management: new video

The AutoDNS Media Center has been updated to include the tab "Videos". To kick things off, customers will find a video on the new price management module, giving a useful overview of all important features and benefits of the new AutoDNS Pro feature. 

Optimizations in AutoDNS

Improved zone history

The names and descriptions for the zone history have been optimized to provide a more consistent look and feel.

Certificate contacts: CSV export

As with domain contacts, it is now also possible to export certificate contacts as a .csv file.

Improved display of price changes

The display of price changes (special offers and price increases) has been optimized in all price overviews. Price changes are now always easily recognizable and clearly highlighted in different colors. In addition, the filter options for promos and price increases have also been standardized.

Extended filters in the price overview

The list query for the filter in the price overview for TLDs and certificates has been optimized. It is now possible to enter multiple TLDs and query them simultaneously.

New features in AutoDNS Pro

Price management: price list import

It is now possible to upload sales prices for the price list via the new price list import feature. This makes it easy to set prices for multiple products using a .csv file without having to make individual manual entries. 

Optimizations in AutoDNS Pro

Price management: detailed price adjustments

For absolute price markups, it is now also possible to make adjustments in the cent range. Previously, price adjustments were only supported for full euro amounts. Furthermore, there is still the option to make percentage adjustments.

The new price management gives Pro users full control over their pricing. Upgrade now and benefit from many expert features.
 

• Password length between 8 and 64 characters
• at least one letter
• at least one number
• at least one special character (of the following: # ! $ % & / * + . , _ : ; ? @ ~ = -)
• no spaces

We also recommend that you follow these guidelines when creating new passwords:

1. Avoid predictable patterns: Avoid using easily guessable sequences such as "123456", "qwerty", or "password".
    
2. Avoid personal information: Do not use personal information like your name, date of birth, or address.
    
3. Regularly update your passwords: Change your passwords regularly, at least once a year, especially if you suspect that your account has been compromised.

Additional recommended security features in AutoDNS

Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
We also strongly recommend activating 2FA to add an extra layer of security to your account. 2FA requires a user to provide two forms of identification, making it much harder for attackers to gain access to your account.
 
Account IP restriction
For maximum security, we also suggest using account IP restriction. Account IP restriction is a security feature in AutoDNS that limits access to user accounts from specific IP addresses or ranges of IP addresses.

Resetting your password: How-to

To change your password, activate 2FA and set up account IP restriction, simply log in to your AutoDNS account.
 
AutoDNS platform: 
Go to the "User Management" section – then navigate to “User” and “Security”. There you can conveniently carry out all measures.

AutoDNS X3: 
Go to the "User Management" section – then navigate to “User Configuration”.

• To activate 2FA, please select “Authentication Method” and go to “Two-Factor Authentication”.
• To set up the IP restriction, please navigate to “User Profile” and go to the tab “IP Restriction”.

You can find detailed instructions on how to reset your password in the InterNetX Help Center.

We also recommend using free online services like Have I Been Pwned or Firefox Monitor to check if your data has been compromised in any data breaches. Entering your email address on one of these services can help you quickly identify if your accounts have been compromised in any known data breaches, allowing you to take necessary steps to protect your information.

Sedo account create
 

It is now possible to create a Sedo account directly in AutoDNS and to link the two accounts. This allows you to activate and use Sedo features with just a few clicks. So you can conveniently access features like the parking service or SedoMLS in AutoDNS without having to switch interfaces.

Here's how it works
 

The two accounts can be connected via the new Sedo product card under "Products & Services > Products" or through the new "Marketplace" tab in the portfolio. A Sedo account is required to use SedoMLS and the parking service in AutoDNS.

1. Linking an exisiting Sedo account

Once the connection has been activated, the option "Use existing account" must be selected in the following window. In the next step, specify the Sedo username and Registrar Listing ID. Sedo customers can find the Listing ID under the following link:

Listing ID at Sedo

2. Don't have a Sedo account yet? No problem!

If you don't have a Sedo account yet, you can now easily create one via the AutoDNS interface by selecting "Create new account". In the following steps, you will be asked to enter the account details for your new Sedo account. After submitting the data, users will receive an email with a confirmation link. By clicking on the link, the account will be created and will be available shortly after.

Optimizations in AutoDNS

Extended filter options in the zone overview

New filter options have been added to the zone portfolio. This enables users to apply various new operators (e.g. "contains", "does not contain", etc.) via the advanced filter. A new exclusion filter has also been added.

New features in AutoDNS Pro

Price management: Activate subusers directly

When creating subusers ("User management > + / New user"), they can now be directly activated for price management. A corresponding switch "Activate user" has been added to the input window. This new feature will be further optimized with the next release.

With the new price management, Pro users have full control over their pricing. Upgrade now and benefit from many expert features.

Domain Studio: Usability optimizations

Various optimizations in Domain Studio make it even easier to find the perfect domain. New icons and other design optimizations improve the user experience. In addition, the dark mode view in the search history has been revised.

GlobalSign certificates with new options for collection

Following the end-of-life of Internet Explorer, previously required to issue code signing and document signing certificates from GlobalSign, three new pick-up options are now available:

1. IE Compatibility Mode in Microsoft Edge (default option)
2. Custom CSR key
3. Fortify app

With these new options, GlobalSign certificates can now be implemented even more flexibly.

NodeSecure: Extended options for user rights

Blocked Access Control Lists (ACLs) at the main user level can now be enabled directly when editing ACLs for subusers. Main users can also view the ACLs locked for subusers. 

DigiCert VMC: Optimized logo upload 

The requirements for the DigiCert VMC logo upload have been updated. The file size requirements (maximum 32 KB) are validated directly during the upload. Users will be informed via an error message if the file size is exceeded. 

Optimizations in AutoDNS Pro

Price management: Price alert in Control Center

If sales prices stored in price lists are lower than the purchase prices, alerts are now displayed directly in the Control Center. The affected lists are clickable. Thus, they can be edited directly and with ease. 

The new price management gives Pro users full control over their pricing. Upgrade now and benefit from many expert features.

New product card: JSON API 

The JSON-based API enables you to effortlessly connect systems and quickly integrate domain features and TLS/SSL services. To make this powerful and free interface even easier to use, a dedicated product card has been added to the AutoDNS interface under "Products & Services" > "APIs & Services". 

ID Document Management: additional TLDs

ID Document Management allows you to upload documents required for the registration of a domain. The service was previously only available for .CN domains, but has been expanded to include additional TLDs that require documents in paper form when ordering. The feature is now also available for the following TLDs: .IE .CY .CO.JP .TH .ES .SA .UZ .AZ .TJ and .KZ.  

Optimizations in AutoDNS

Domain Studio: improved search

The search bar in Domain Studio has been optimized for improved usability. In addition to an optimized design, other quality-of-life improvements provide a better user experience.

Optimized contact extensions

Handle extensions for contact extensions have been improved and designed more clearly. Helpful tooltips make it easier to fill in contact data with new mouseover texts containing further details. 

Optimizations in AutoDNS Pro

Price management: percentage price adjustments

Price adjustments in the new price management module can now also be stored as percentage markups or discounts. This allows individual price lists to be designed even more flexibly with individual product prices.
Surcharges can reach a maximum of 1000%, discounts are possible up to 100%.

Not a Pro user yet? Upgrade now and benefit from many expert features.

All AutoDNS Pro users can easily activate the price management with just a click in the Pro menu.

Improved handle export

When exporting handles, the columns can now also be freely configured (similar to domain inventory exporting), which facilitates further data processing.

XML price list: more external IPs

The maximum number of external IPs that can be enabled to access the XML price list has been increased from 5 to 20. The menu for setting up the IPs has been extended accordingly.

Domain Studio: improved second-level domain search

The Domain Studio search has been improved, allowing second-level domains (such as "example.co.uk") to now be correctly recognized in the search. This makes searching for the desired domain in Domain Studio even easier.

New features in AutoDNS Pro

New module: price management

The brand new price management module enables AutoDNS Pro users to show and assign prices to their customers in the interface and customize them flexibly. Discounts and markups can be set with the help of individual price lists, allowing you to create your own promotions with just a few clicks.

AutoDNS Pro users can activate price management with just a click.

Not a Pro user yet? Upgrade now and benefit from many expert features.

All price management features at a glance

The new price management module offers numerous features that enable users to flexibly set up and manage their own pricing:

• Set individual customer prices
• Create promotions with limited periods
• Define markups and discounts
• Set and assign group and promotional prices
• Automatic and smart price rounding
• Individually adjustable purchase limit
• Useful overview of customers and all assigned price lists

Activating price management in AutoDNS Pro

Price management can be activated via the "Pro" menu item with just a click. You will find detailed information on how to set up price management and an overview of all features in our detailed Help Center article.

Not an AutoDNS Pro customer yet? Upgrade now and enjoy all Pro benefits!

If you have any questions about AutoDNS or the new price management module, your InterNetX Partner Manager will be happy to assist you.

Media Center: Resources 

The AutoDNS Media Center was updated to include the new tab “Resources”. There you will find useful guides and information regarding the InterNetX product range. To start with, we published a practical certificate guide, giving you a convenient overview of all encryption products offered by InterNetX.

Optimizations in AutoDNS 

Enhanced inventory export for zones

As with the domain inventory export, it is now also possible to freely configure the columns for exporting zones.

Improved CSR generator 

According to the new guidelines of the CA/Browser Forum, the Organization Unit (OU) may no longer be part of the Certificate Signing Request (CSR). We have updated our systems accordingly and also improved the CSR generator in AutoDNS at the same time. In addition to various design optimizations and enhanced error messages, additional fields (such as Hash, Organization, SAN) have been added. 

AutoDNS Pro: Improved upgrade process

The process of upgrading to AutoDNS Pro has been revised to avoid conflicts with zones in DomainSafe. Customers are now notified when upgrading to AutoDNS Pro if the associated zone in DomainSafe prevents automatic zone provisioning. Additionally, customers now have the option to directly remove the zone from DomainSafe.

AuthInfo: Simplified handling

The handling of AuthInfo in AutoDNS has been improved. It is now possible to request AuthInfo directly in the domain form via the “More” menu. In addition, it is now possible to send the AuthInfo to the domain owner via email. For security reasons, AuthInfos may not be created in bulk.

Cancellation of bulk terminations

It is now possible to cancel domain terminations in bulk. Once at least one domain with an active cancellation order has been selected in the portfolio, a "Manage cancellations" option becomes available via the "More” menu.

Enhanced TLD search in the portfolio

The search for a top-level domain (TLD) in the domain portfolio has been optimized. The search now also works for components of a TLD. For example, a search for ".so" will also return ".solution" as a result. The portfolio overview has also been expanded to include the "TLD" column.

TLS/SSL certificates: Direct transfer to the AutoDNS shopping cart

SSL certificates can now be transferred directly to the AutoDNS shopping cart from the InterNetX.com website. If you do not have an account yet, you can create one directly and then seamlessly continue with the ordering process.

Virtual name servers: Automated ordering process

Virtual name servers can now be activated automatically and ordered directly in the AutoDNS UI via the shopping cart function.

TLS/SSL certificates: History tab

The new tab "History" has been added to the certificate detail view. Older versions of the selected certificate are listed here after a reissue. For DigiCert and Sectigo certificates serial numbers are listed, for GlobalSign the old OrderID of the certificate respectively. For these certificate versions that have already expired, a revoke can now also be triggered.

Optimizations in AutoDNS 

Specific execution date for domain cancellations

When canceling domains, it is now possible to select a specific execution date. The execution date is also indicated in the domain detail view.

DomainSafe security optimization

When entering a TAN to enable actions regarding domains in DomainSafe, the TAN is now no longer output in plain text. In addition, the five-minute blocking period for successive domain orders is now displayed to the second.

DNS zones: Copy zone

The function "Copy DNS zone" is now available in the AutoDNS platform. With this convenient feature, all data of an existing zone (including records) can be copied and applied to a new zone.

TLS/SSL certificates: Expiry reminder

The configuration of expiry reminders for SSL certificates is now possible directly in the AutoDNS platform. Depending on the requirements, a specific reporting date and additional or alternative recipients can be configured.

Document management: File upload

A document upload has been added to the AutoDNS handle management. Depending on the TLD, written proofs such as a copy of ID may sometimes be required. These documents can now be added directly to the respective contact handle. If a TLD requires additional documents, you will now be notified proactively.

Enhanced order protocol: Registry reply

The order log has been enhanced to include direct information about the registry reply. The exact error message from the registry can help to identify and solve any problems more quickly.

Media Center: E-Papers & Reports

A new section called "E-Paper & Reports" has been added to the Media Center. There you will find various e-papers and articles with interesting and useful information about domains, IT security and many business-relevant topics.

Optimizations in AutoDNS 

Zone provisioning for external name servers

The function "Automatic DNS zone provisioning" has been updated. For all name servers managed by InterNetX, automatic zone provisioning is active by default. Automatic zone provisioning is not available for name servers not managed by InterNetX, in which case users will now be notified. A manual check by the user is no longer necessary.

Improved object user assignment

The object user assignment now also supports list search. This enables you to move objects (e.g. domains) selectively within your own user tree.

Bulk certificate renewal

The bulk renewal process for SSL certificates has been improved. Missing data and discrepancies in runtimes are now highlighted in order to avoid any resulting problems.

Improved redirector configuration

The redirector configuration options in the shopping cart have been enhanced to include the selection of the redirect type. Email-only redirects and combined email / web redirects can now be selected directly.

Bulk domain comments

It is now possible to add billing comments for domains in bulk. After selecting multiple domains in the portfolio, an invoice comment can be set when editing the domains.

Optimizations in AutoDNS Pro

AutoDNS Pro: Password reset for subusers

Previously, the password reset function in AutoDNS was only available to main users and their clones. Password reset can now also be enabled for subusers in AutoDNS Pro.

To take advantage of the longer validity period, you must first verify which of your files or codes were signed during the window. You must then re-sign the affected files or code and apply the new timestamp.

• estimated domain value
• similar available domains
• Majestic Million rank
• monthly search results
• information about TLS/SSL certificates
• WHOIS data

With the free Chrome extension, users now have a helpful tool for creating a domain scorecard. You can register suggested domains with just five clicks via the extension.

All relevant data at your fingertips

Using this extension, marketers and agencies can quickly and easily point out domains that are still available, analyze the current website and advise their customers even more specifically and efficiently in customer consultations. Brand, website and domain managers can keep a close eye on their own company, brand and product websites as well as those of their competitors. They can also act faster and proactively implement domain protection.

The AutoDNS Chrome extension is now available free for every Chrome Desktop user under www.autodns.tools.

Please note: Only the ordering data displayed in AutoDNS and SSL Manager will be synchronized. The synchronization will not affect existing or in use SSL and S/MIME certificate data.

The reason: According to CAB/Forum guidelines, the OU field is being eliminated industry-wide because it would be the only non-validated field in TLS/SSL certificates that could be used in a misleading manner.

User management: set time zone

You can now set the preferred time zone in the user management yourself. All data, like certain expiration dates, will then be listed in the selected time zone, allowing customers in other zones to view the data in their own time zone. This avoids potential deviations caused by CET/CEST time differences.

External registrars: import own domain lists

The function "External registrars" allows the import of your own domain lists. You must first create a new profile for the imports, after which TXT and CSV lists can be imported directly in AutoDNS.

Domain portfolio: copy domain names to clipboard 

Selected domains can now be copied to clipboard in your domain portfolio. This enables you to access domain lists quickly without having to first carry out a CSV export.

Trademark zone scan: scheduled scans

The trademark zone scan now allows you to schedule recurring scans. For this purpose, a separate overview of the scheduled scans has been implemented, so that they are clearly separated from the existing scan results.

Optimizations in AutoDNS 

Improved shopping cart: detailed view of all invoice items

The shopping cart offers a new and more detailed view of all invoice items. A more concise display of fee-based items and the subsequent costs is now available.

Improved shopping cart: icon for premium domains

Premium domains in the shopping cart are now visually highlighted with an icon, making them easy to recognize.

Additional filter options: owners 

The additional filter in the overviews now includes the option “Owner”, allowing searches in the portfolio to be carried out for a specific owner. 

Optimizations in AutoDNS Pro

AutoDNS Pro: subuser menu configuration

The AutoDNS Pro configuration for menus and menu items has been improved. AutoDNS Pro users can now easily hide certain functions. Individual menu items are always only valid for the own user and are not inherited for subusers.

Rolling out new ICA certificates does not affect your existing DV certificates. Active certificates issued from the replaced ICA certificate will remain trusted until they expire.

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Create screenshots with trademark zone scans

If a possible trademark infringement is discovered during a trademark scan, the relevant website can be recorded with the help of a screenshot thanks to this new feature. This helps you to quickly and easily document potential fraud sites.

Keyword monitoring email notification

In case of any warnings after keyword scan has been completed, you now have the option to receive an email notification and can follow a deep link to view the scan result directly in the AutoDNS interface.

Extended SAN display for TLS/SSL orders 

Additional alternative names will be listed under the new “SANs” tab in the order summary.

Optimizations

Product limit visibility

For more efficient monitoring of usage, the display of limits has been added to all product cards, if available. Products that are now "unlimited" have been adjusted.

Expire filter optimized

The expire filter has been optimized and implemented in the portfolio as well as in the renew/restore overview. You can now use the expire filter comprehensively for domains.

Improvement for bulk creates in domain multi tool 

For bulk domain orders carried out via the multi tool, it was previously not possible to configure contacts or DNS settings in the shopping cart. The domain multi tool has now been optimized so that a list with all included domains is displayed, allowing you to directly configure the contacts for the order. 

To enable the full generation of zones in bulk with domain orders, you can specify individual DNS settings in the shopping cart.

Media Center with GDPR section

Files from various areas are now accessible for download in our new Media Center. To get started, we’ve included relevant PDF files under the “GDPR” tab.

New: Registry Lock

Lock the domains most critical to business i.e. your most important domains at the registry level to achieve the highest level of protection. The Registry Lock implements an additional layer of independent authentication above that of the registrar. 

This means that a stringent authentication of the registrar employee is carried out by the registry before a domain can be released for updates, transfers and other changes.

New: Blocking Service 

You now also have access to the Blocking Service. The management and renewal of defensive domain registrations under hundreds of TLD extensions requires a great deal of time and resources.

With the Domain Blocking Service, you can protect your brand against unlawful third-party registrations under various domain extensions for several years.

Overview for BackupMX

An overview of BackupMX has been added to the new “Mail Services” module in the menu for Service. After activation, the overview will list all of the existing BackupMX entries. In addition, the most commonly used transactions CREATE/UPDATE/DELETE are also available.

“Search for lists” functions

The function “Search for lists” has now been introduced to all filter settings, allowing you to easily carry out a search for existing lists in all overviews.

Optimizations

Adjustment of inventory export

In order to optimize your inventory export, you can now select the columns you want to include for a CSV export.

Own virtual name servers for NodeSecure

Now you can order your own virtual nameservers for NodeSecure as well. Under "Hosting -> Server -> Virtual Nameservers" you will find an overview of your ordered nameserver sets.

Filter and list function for bulk renews

In the portfolio overview for renews/restores, the filter for using your own domain lists has been extended. You now have the possibility to limit the domains that are up for renewal to a domain list that you already have available, using the new filter option. This way, only the domains you want are displayed and can be conveniently renewed.

Highlighting promo offers

To keep an eye on all current promo offers, they are now highlighted with a green pill directly on the product cards. With a new filter function, you can now also search specifically for promos.

New: Verified Mark Certificate (VMC) 

DigiCert Verified Mark Certificates are now available for order. VMCs enable brands and brand owners to display their brand logo directly in email clients, providing greater transparency and awareness in email marketing.

Optimizations

Improved password security

All user interfaces will be changed to new password requirements. In the future, at least 8 characters are required (previously 6), the complete UTF-8 character set is now permitted.

Extension of the table for the inventory export

To get more information about the domain inventory for export, more information options have been added. In the future, the following information about the inventory can be retrieved as well:

• domainsafe
• owner (user, context)
• priceClass
• privacy
• privacyPlus
• trustee
• validCertificate

Certificates: renews and reissues in bulk

This new release enables you to carry out renews and reissues for TLS/SSL certificates in bulk – saving you time!

New menu item: Mail services

You can activate and book a range of practical mail services. These can be accessed directly under the new menu item “Mail services”. In addition, the popular feature “MailProxy” now has its own menu tab.

Bulk domain transfer using the multi tool

The domain multi tool now has optimized bulk transfer handling. The full domain contact information including AuthInfo can be set individually per domain, also for bulk orders.

Billing comment for TLS/SSL certificates

Thanks to the new field “Billing comment”, notes and comments can also be added for TLS/SSL certificates. These comments also appear in the CSV attachment of your SSL invoices.

Optimizations

Parking column in domain portfolio

The domain portfolio overview now includes an additional configuration option to display the parking provider. This column can easily be activated in the column options behind the cog settings symbol.

Changes to the zone templates in the shopping cart

The favorites settings for zone templates in the shopping cart have been made more intuitive. Alongside an option for a text note, favorites can also be added using the “+” icon.

Improved high contrast mode

In order to provide the best possible user experience, we have optimized the color contrast and increased the type size.

New functions in AutoDNS Pro

New statistics widgets for using API and Domain Studio 

Enjoy greater insights, more in-depth information. AutoDNS Pro has been given additional graphic statistic widgets for using AutoDNS API and Domain Studio.

To add the statistics widget, click on the cog symbol and choose the widgets you want to add from the sidebar.

Zone templates also for registrations and transfers

In the shopping cart, you can now start using your own templates for zone provisioning.

You can use this to create fixed templates for DNS settings and easily apply them to orders in the shopping cart.

Certificates: Required reissues 

Thanks to a new filter in the SSL certificate overview, you are now actively reminded of missing reissues. Visual reminders of outstanding reissues can be found at many other points in the interface.  

To help you complete reissues as quickly as possible, they can now also be carried out in bulk.

Improvements

New column in the tabulated portfolio overview

You can now apply the filters “Cancellation status” and “Expire” in your portfolio. Additional adjustments have also been made to the filter options.

New functions in AutoDNS Pro

Migrating Personal AutoDNS URL to AutoDNS Pro 

If you use both Personal AutoDNS and AutoDNS Pro and would like to fully change over to Pro, you can now migrate your Personal AutoDNS to Pro. All necessary information and instructions can be found in your AutoDNS Pro interface, where you can also start the migration process autonomously.

Improvements

2FA request for subusers

The new Pro feature allows you to request that your subusers use 2FA.

The feature is easy to activate in the Pro settings. When a subuser logs in, they are informed about the use of 2FA. This is only a recommendation – the activation of 2FA is not mandatory. 

What happens in Dark Mode?

Dark Mode displays light areas in a dark color. Let's take a simple website with white background and black font as an example. If you activate Dark Mode, the dominant white background will become dark and the black text will become light. 
 

The advantages of using Dark Mode

Dark Mode is not only a visual feature, but also brings other advantages. By inverting light to dark, the millions of tiny diodes in a screen don't have to shine as brightly. This reduces the power consumption of devices with OLED screens, thereby ensuring a longer battery life on numerous end devices. 

Additionally, the dark mode setting reduces exposure to blue light. On the one hand, blue light keeps you awake, but it is also exhausting on the eye. It causes an oxidation process in the human eye and thus ages the retina faster. If you sit in front of the screen for a little longer, your eyes start to burn, they become dry, and your eyelids get heavier and heavier. Dark Mode slows down this process and helps your eyes tire less quickly. 

How to activate Dark Mode in AutoDNS

Click on the user icon at the top right of the screen. Now navigate to User Management and then to the Interface tab. Then select "Dark Mode" from the drop-down menu. The interface will automatically adjust after you save. Of course, you can switch to a different interface appearance in AutoDNS at any time.

TLD assistant: extension for continents on the premium domain market

The TLD assistant in the premium domain market now includes a geographical option for continents, allowing users to achieve more accurate geographic results in their searches.

Improvements

Multilingual Twitter dashboard

The “Twitter dashboard” widget now includes a language option. This enables users to publish different language versions of a twitter feed.

Dashboard widgets updates

Search function
New widgets are regularly added to the “Edit dashboard" section. To help users find features even more quickly, a search function is now available in the overview.

Check symbol for widgets already in use
To help you keep an overview of which widgets have already been added to your user-defined dashboard, widgets that are already in use will be marked visually with a check symbol.

Of course, widgets can also be added again.

URL configurator for RSS widget
Missing URLs are indicated in the RSS widget. The missing URL can be configured directly in the relevant text field.

Simplified setup of subdomains 

An additional button to copy the main IP to the subdomain is now available, simplifying the creation of new resource records in zones.  

This helps users to quickly set up subdomains that use the same IP as the main IP.

Domain Studio: display of direct matches

The direct matches resulting from a search are now visually highlighted in Domain Studio. For a specific search for sld.tld, the exact match can be recognized and ordered immediately. Also practical: domains listed in your search results are marked with a visual cue if they are already in your shopping cart.

Dedicated Premium Marketplace overview

The Premium Marketplace is now divided into Premium Domains and Marketplace. The division and navigation in the different tabs offers you a better overview, helping you find your desired domains even faster.

Portfolio: Enhanced filter options 

It is now possible to set up individual filters in the portfolio. The filters can also be used with all available variables.

Improvements

Zones: TTLs of all subdomains can now be customized

While editing zones, it is now also possible to set a uniform and individually configurable value for all subdomains.

Improvements for portfolio CSV downloads

The CSV download of inventory lists in the portfolio overviews has been improved and now allows selecting the separator in the CSV file.

Payment method can be changed

Users can now autonomously change the previously selected payment method at any time. Simply go to User Management -> Base Data.

Checkout: Time delay for orders

Thanks to new functions in the shopping cart, orders can now be carried out with a time delay and an individual transaction ID. 

New onboarding process

The user experience in AutoDNS is continuously being developed and optimized. For this reason, we have introduced a new onboarding process to help us respond even more effectively to your requirements.

Improvements

Changes to dark mode visibility

In order to improve visibility, slight adjustments were carried out to the dark mode design.

New functions | AutoDNS Pro

User invite

As the main user of an AutoDNS Pro account, you can now create a new subuser and send them an invitation. The subuser receiving the invitation gets an email with a link to an external page, where they can enter their password and gain access to their account in AutoDNS. As soon as the new subuser has successfully set up their password and has access to AutoDNS, the main user who initiated the "User invite" is informed by email.

AutoDNS Pro first steps tutorial

In order to simplify your first steps in AutoDNS Pro, an informative tutorial video explaining the most important functions is available in your Pro area.

Monthly reporting

The monthly reporting informs you about the most important key figures of your domain business. The notification settings are flexible, so you can configure receipt of the reports according to your preferences.