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Bigdomain as MYNIC Official .MY Domain Registrar

Bigdomain.my has been named the official .MY domain registrar, effective 2023. As a leading web hosting and domain registration company in Malaysia, Bigdomain.my is committed to providing a seamless and hassle-free domain management experience to its customers. With the changes being made to the .MY domain process, including the adoption of TLD-like features and policies, users can expect an enhanced user experience, faster and more efficient domain management, and a range of value-added services to help them build their online presence. As the official registrar, Bigdomain.my will play an important role in helping to shape the future of the .MY domain name and the internet in Malaysia.

 

.MY Domain Process:

-.MY is a CCTLD used to identify websites originating from Malaysia.
-The invoicing party plays a critical role in the .MY domain registration process.
-Specific requirements for Admin/Billing/Technical contacts need to be met during the registration process.
-Domain Reseller/Registrar has no direct API to change nameserver, update contact information or manage other domain management tasks.
-Most domain functions are managed through https://selfcare.ichoose.my/.
-Domain transfer processes are different from TLDs.

TLD Domain Process:

-TLDs are generic top-level domains that can be used by anyone, anywhere in the world.
-The registrant, who owns the domain, is responsible for the registration process.
-Admin/Billing/Technical contacts are optional and can be managed by the registrant or delegated to another party.
-Resellers/Registrars have direct API access to change nameservers, update contact information, and manage other domain management tasks.
-Domain transfer processes are standardized and similar across TLDs.
-TLDs have a grace period, redemption, and EPP protection for added security and protection.

Here are some more details about the different roles of Admin/Billing/Technical Contact in the domain name registration process:

Invoicing party:

  • In the .MY domain process, the invoicing party plays a critical role and is responsible for the payment process.
  • In TLDs, the registrant is responsible for the payment process.


Administrative Contact: The administrative contact is responsible for managing the overall administrative aspects of the domain name. This includes providing authorization for domain transfers, renewals, and changes to the domain registration information. The administrative contact also receives important notifications about the domain name, including expiration notices and other domain-related issues.

Billing Contact: The billing contact is responsible for managing the financial aspects of the domain name registration process. This includes making payments for the domain name, renewals, and other domain-related services. The billing contact receives invoices for the domain name and manages the payment process.

Technical Contact: The technical contact is responsible for managing the technical aspects of the domain name. This includes managing the domain name's DNS records, configuring nameservers, and handling any technical issues related to the domain name. The technical contact also receives notifications about technical issues related to the domain name.



.MY Globalization 2023 

The .MY domain is currently undergoing a significant transformation to become more globalized and to offer users a more efficient and user-friendly domain registration process. As part of this transformation, .MY will be adopting a range of new features and policies that are similar to those used by TLDs. For example, .MY will have a standardized grace period, redemption period, and EPP protection to provide users with added security and protection. Additionally, the domain transfer process will become more streamlined, with standardized procedures for registrants to follow. These changes will make it easier for users to manage their domains and will provide a more consistent and reliable experience for those using .MY domains.

 

 

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