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September 12, 2026
auDA approved a major .com.au eligibility change — here's what actually happened
Australia's .au registry authority has moved to scrap the 25-year-old rule that let anyone register a descriptive .com.au domain. Up to 2.5 million domains could be affected.
Read more → September 10, 2026What is WHOIS, and why does it matter?
How domain WHOIS lookups work, what they can tell you before you buy or transfer a domain, and why raw results sometimes disagree.
Read more → September 8, 2026VPS hosting explained: when do you actually need it?
The difference between shared hosting and a VPS, and how to pick between Irist's Performance and High Performance tiers.
Read more → September 5, 2026Is a .it domain right for your business?
What .it actually requires, who it's for, and how it compares to pairing your brand with a .com.
Read more → September 1, 2026Domains 101: choosing your first domain name
What a TLD is, how pricing works, and what's included free with every domain you register through Irist.
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