Blacknight recently joined the Irish internet community to celebrate a very special milestone: 30 years of INEX. From our engineers to our CEO and CTO, we were delighted to be there to support the INEX team, catch up with colleagues from across the industry and, naturally, enjoy a little nostalgia about just how much the ... Celebrating 30 Years of INEX is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

A Small Job That Makes a Big Difference If you run a WordPress website, keeping it up to date is one of the simplest and most important things you can do to help keep it secure. It can be tempting to ignore those little update notifications in your WordPress dashboard, particularly when your website seems ... Is Your WordPress Site Due a Check-up? is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

Business owners always keep an eye on costs, compare prices, look for better value, and question every expense because that’s simply part of running a successful business.  But sometimes it’s worth asking a different question. Are we comparing the cost… or are we comparing the value?  The €100 we never think twice about. Spending €100 on ... The €100 We Never Think Twice About is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

We were absolutely delighted to attend the annual extraction day with the Carlow Beekeepers Association this year — and, for us, it was a very special occasion.  For the first time, we got to see what our very own hive had been producing. What followed was a fascinating day of learning, discovery, good conversations and ... A Taste of the Hive: Our First Carlow Beekeepers Extraction Day is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

  There have been recent changes implemented into the Registry Lock service provided by The .IE Registry, providing one of the most robust forms of protection for .ie domain names even greater security.  These include changes to:  Internal processes Automated 24-hour relocking of the Registry Lock service Operational resilience High-magnitude domain list introduced to identify ... .IE Registry Enhances Registry Lock: Why It Matters for Your Domain is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

It usually starts in a normal way. You register a domain name for your business, a side project or an idea you want to bring online. You check if it is available, you buy it and you move on.  Job done.  Then one day an email arrives that feels out of place. It is not ... “Wait… someone wants my domain?” — Domain disputes and where to get help is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

Marking a major milestone in Ireland's digital transformation as connectivity creates new opportunities for communities, businesses and future generations. Yesterday, we had the pleasure of attending a special celebration in the stunning surroundings of Kilkenny Castle, marking a major milestone in Ireland's digital transformation. Kilkenny has officially become the first county in Ireland to be ... Kilkenny Leads the Way as Ireland’s First Fully Fibre County is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

The latest data from ComReg shows that fibre is now firmly established as Ireland’s leading broadband technology, with Fibre-to-the-Premises (FTTP) subscriptions surpassing one million for the first time. According to ComReg’s Quarterly Key Data Report for Q1 2026, FTTP subscriber lines reached 1.09 million, accounting for 62% of all fixed broadband connections in Ireland. That’s ... Fibre Continues Its March Across Ireland as FTTP Passes 1 Million Subscribers According to ComReg Data Report is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

Blacknight is joining the Your.Online family, a group of founder-led digital businesses. This marks an important milestone in our journey and opens up new opportunities for growth, investment, and innovation.  The Next Chapter for Blacknight is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

Just a quick reminder that our phone lines will be closing a little earlier than usual at 1:00pm on Friday 29 May, as the team will be attending a staff event. Because of this, response times may be a bit slower than normal for the rest of the day, but we’ll get back to all ... Important Update: Friday Opening Hours & June Bank Holiday is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

Let’s say you want to send a private message to a friend… but you know someone might be watching. So instead of writing it normally, you scramble it into a code that only your friend can understand. That’s basically what encryption is.  Encryption takes normal, readable information (called plaintext) and turns it into something that looks like complete nonsense (ciphertext). ... What Is Encryption? (And Why You Use It Every Day Without Realising) is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

When IndieCork wrapped up last year, it marked the end of an important chapter for short film in Cork — but also the beginning of something new. From that moment, a new festival has been taking shape quietly in the background. The Gearr Cork International Short Film Festival, arriving in Cork this October, and we are proud to be a founding ... From the end of one chapter, a new one starts – Gearr Festival is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

Earth Day, celebrated on April 22, is a time to pause, appreciate the world around us, and reflect on how we can all help protect it. This year’s theme, “Our Power, Our Planet,” reminds us that each of us can make a difference.  Technology plays a big role in our lives as it’s fast-moving and here to stay. While it can ... Earth Day 2026: Using Technology to Support the World Around Us is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

Hard to believe, but the .eu domain has been around for 20 years! To celebrate, April is shaping up to be a pretty exciting month—with a special offer on domain registrations and a fun online game where you could even win a trip around Europe.  Thinking About a New Domain? This Could Be Your Moment  For a limited time, you can grab a .eu domain for ... .eu Turns 20 – Join the Fun! is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

Big changes are coming to SSL certificate lifetimes, and we want to make sure you know what’s happening and how it may affect you.  The organisation responsible for SSL standards, the CA/Browser Forum, has announced that SSL certificates will gradually have shorter validity periods. This change is designed to improve security across the internet.  In the future, SSL ... Important Changes to SSL Certificate Lifetimes – What You Need to Know is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

We’re giving away 2 tickets to the private screening of Molly vs the Machines at the Lighthouse Cinema on Wednesday, 29th April, from 6pm - 9pm! If you’d like to join us for this special evening, simply fill in the form below to enter the draw. Winners will be contacted directly. Some stories stay with ... Molly and the Machines – Proud to be Title Sponsor with Ticket Giveaway is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

We love technology, but we care just as much about community. That’s why we’re proud to sponsor Tech Thursday again this year.  We got involved for the first time last year, and after seeing the strong interest, meaningful conversations, and great connections it created, it was an easy decision to come back.  Tech Thursday isn’t just another tech event — it’s something different. ... We’re Excited About Tech Thursday — and Proud to be Sponsoring Again  is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

At Blacknight, we believe the internet is for everyone. That belief doesn’t stop at domains, hosting, or infrastructure. It shapes how we show up in the real world too. That’s why we’re delighted and genuinely proud to be sponsoring The Outing Festival once again in 2026.  This year, The Outing moves to an exciting new home at Treacy’s West County Hotel, Ennis, Co. ... Celebrating Love and Inclusion: Blacknight and The Outing Winter Pride Festival 2026 is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

Over the past few days, there have been a number of phishing attacks targeting us and our customers. Our customer service team are dealing with high volumes of calls regarding the issue. Scam Emails Targeting Blacknight is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

Over the past few weeks, we’ve had lots of customers get in touch about emails they’ve received regarding domain names. These are emails that are not from Blacknight, or any other reputable registrar, they are simply a scam email.   This type of scam has been around for quite some time, but in recent weeks and ... An Old Scam, New Targets: Beware of Fake Domain Renewal Emails is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

We all look forward to a bank holiday, where we have a little extra time to relax, catch up, or just enjoy a change of pace. To make things simple, we’ve put together a quick guide showing our office hours and service availability on these days. Think of it as your go-to reference for knowing ... Irish Bank Holidays 2026 is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

Every year, Safer Internet Day reminds us all to take a step back and think about how we use the web, for work, for fun, and for staying connected. It’s a chance to remember that the internet is brilliant, but it also comes with a bit of responsibility too.  Online safety isn’t just the job of technical experts but it’s something we all need to look after. Whether you’re running a ... Safer Internet Day: Online Safety is Everyone’s Responsibility is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

On 26 January 2026, we’ll be upgrading the database software on our new shared hosting platform (Plesk / cPanel). This is a routine upgrade and is required to keep the platform secure, stable, and up to date.  Why this matters  Some older versions of WordPress are not compatible with the newer database version.  WordPress 6.1 ... Updates to new shared hosting database servers is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

ComReg has released its Q3 2025 Quarterly Key Data Report and it shows big progress in how Ireland connects, streams, works, and communicates. From record fibre numbers to rising 5G use, here are the key takeaways in a clear, simple snapshot.   Fibre Passes 1 Million Subscribers  For the first time ever, over 1 million homes and businesses in Ireland are now using ... Ireland’s Broadband Landscape Hits Major Milestones: Key Takeaways from ComReg’s Q3 2025 Report is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

Any .ie domain that is more than 45 days overdue will enter a redemption period, during which an additional restore fee is required to renew the domain, in line with the policy implemented by the registry on August 1st 2025. We all forget things sometimes but don’t worry, you still have a chance to get ... .ie Domain Redemption – What You Need to Know is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

At Blacknight, keeping your online assets safe is one of our highest priorities. As cyber-security threats continue to rise, strong account protection has never been more important. That’s why, starting early January, we will be introducing mandatory Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for all Blacknight accounts (aka your Blacknight control panel).  This upgrade strengthens your login security ... We’re Enhancing Your Blacknight Account Security: Mandatory 2FA Starts January is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

Every year we look forward to supporting one of Ireland’s most unusual, creative, and genuinely enjoyable events — CongRegation. If you’ve never been, imagine an unconference tucked into the cosy village of Cong, filled with curious people, good conversations, and ideas bouncing around like popcorn. It’s friendly, informal, and wonderfully unpredictable… in all the right ... CongRegation 2025: Embracing the Chaos (In the Best Possible Way) is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

From January 2026, Gmail will no longer fetch emails from other accounts using something called POP. If you use Gmail to collect your Blacknight (or Titan) emails, this may affect you — but don’t worry, your emails aren’t going anywhere.  What’s changing?  Right now, some people have Gmail set up so it “goes and gets” ... Gmail is Changing – How Blacknight Email Users Can Stay Connected is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

This year marked the final edition of IndieCork, Cork’s much-loved independent film and music festival, and we feel truly honoured to have been part of its journey. As headline sponsors over the years, we have cherished the opportunity to support a festival that celebrates creativity, independent storytelling, and the very best of Irish talent.  Honouring the Founders  IndieCork was ... Goodbye to IndieCork — A Tribute to Its Founders and Legacy is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

We believe in fairness, equality and transparency for everyone. As part of that commitment, we’ve published our 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report, in line with Irish legislation. This report looks at how pay is spread across our teams, based on data from 20 June 2025. It helps us understand the bigger picture of gender ... Blacknight’s 2025 Gender Pay Gap Report is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

We’re delighted to announce that Blacknight has earned the Secured Hosting Alliance’s (SHA) Trust Seal. This certification recognises our ongoing commitment to the highest standards of security, reliability, and customer protection. We’re proud to be among the very first hosting providers to receive this recognition and joining a global community of responsible companies that put security, ... We’ve Earned the SHA Trust Seal — Another Step Towards Safer, Stronger Hosting is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies

We're absolutely delighted to welcome the ICANN Community back to Dublin this month. It's been 10 years since they last held a meeting in Ireland, so it's great to see them coming back. If you're not a "regular" ICANN attendee and are considering going, I tried to convince the members of INEX at the most ... Welcoming the ICANN Community Back to Dublin After a Decade is an article from Hosting & Domains News - News, tips & offers from Ireland's leading hosting & domain registration companies