Freenom/OpenTLD problems

tom73

Hi guys

Does anybody know what's currently happening at Freenom/OpenTLD?

Since Friday (10/09/2021 - D/M/Y) their whois and API is throwing out 504-Gateway timeout errors. I have ordered another domain on friday and paid for but it doesn't even show up in the account list of registered domains. A support ticket is open since 2 days - unanswered.

I know that their DNS is unreliable at times, hence I use another dns provider - but registering domains with them worked at least for the past few years.

Does anybody have an insight or more information on what's happening?

Note: I'm talking about their _paid _domains!

tom73

Ok, seems like Freenom/OpenTLD is all owned (now?) by a Brewery Inn/Pub?

https://web.archive.org/web/20210830194023/https://www.freenom.com/en/termsandconditions.html

https://www.dnb.com/business-directory/company-profiles.cervesia_acida_bv.55dc3d83d4a40fb9c25988264923c7bc.html

Don't get me wrong: I like Pubs, but I prefer domain-providers that mind their business in time when dealing with domain registrations. I have a few domains with them with long-term commitment/payment that I want to keep.

If anybody has any insight or more information on wha'ts happening (ddos, system failure, etc.), you're more than welcome!

DP

No idea but I would suggest you to just settle with a different registrar.

There are lots of alternatives.

Jio

@tom73 said: Don't get me wrong: I like Pubs, but I prefer domain-providers that mind their business in time when dealing with domain registrations. I have a few domains with them with long-term commitment/payment that I want to keep.

It's just Joost's holding company (owner of freenom)

ascicode

i see no changes at all. I wouldnt give them any money ever.