ALT.SO NIC Public Announcements

for the Year 2025

↳ Apr 12, 2025: All of the core ALT.SO NIC policies have been updated today
↳ Mar 17, 2025: February's back-end system work has been done successfully
↳ Feb 11, 2025: Back-end system work notice - Notice Number Y0050211 (core security)
↳ Jan 27, 2025: ALT.SO NIC front-end is now with Hostinger UAB global networks
↳ Jan 01, 2025: Implementation of Public Reference Announcements (PRAs)

All of the core ALT.SO NIC policies have been updated today

Apr 12, 2025: ALT.SO NIC have updated all the core policies today. This includes the rules of registration, privacy policy, and WHOIS policy.

February's back-end system work has been done successfully

Mar 17, 2025: Continuing from the Notice Number Y0050211, the security system upgrade work has been done successfully without any major interruption. All our services are active now.

Back-end system work notice - Notice Number Y0050211 (core security)

Feb 11, 2025: From UTC 00:00 on March 14, 2025 to UTC 23:59 on March 16, 2025, ALT.SO NIC will conduct planned upgrades to its back-end security (core security) systems.

During this period, our back-end systems will be temporarily unavailable for a few seconds at a time (or minutes, should technical issues arise). This work will not affect our DNS server systems (including email servers), meaning all .alt.so domains will function without interruption.

However, brief disruptions (split-second to seconds) may occur to the following services:

The ALT.SO NIC website
WHOIS lookup
Command-line DNS zone editor

Everyone is advised to refresh ALT.SO NIC webpages if they encounter any error.

ALT.SO NIC front-end is now with Hostinger UAB global networks

Jan 27, 2025: For ensuring better service stability during heavy load, ALT.SO NIC have moved the front-end server to Hostinger UAB from iFastNet Ltd. There were no service interruption as our back-end server, along with a temporary front-end server was operational to cover the transfer period.

Implementation of Public Reference Announcements (PRAs)

Effective Jan 1, 2025: ALT.SO NIC will implement a structured transparency initiative by publishing public announcements exclusively through our official website.

Classified as Public Reference Announcements (PRAs), these communications will address matters impacting all stakeholders, including domain registrants, partners, suppliers, and the general public. PRAs encompass critical updates such as policy revisions, security advisories, compliance requirements, and service modifications. By centralizing these announcements, we ensure clarity, accountability, and universal access to information vital for informed decision-making across our ecosystem. All stakeholders are advised to review PRAs promptly, as non-compliance or delayed action may result in service interruptions, contractual repercussions, or exposure to operational risks.

PRAs may include, but are not limited to:

Changes to domain registration protocols or eligibility criteria
Security vulnerabilities or mitigation strategies affecting .alt.so domains
Updates to partnership terms, procurement guidelines, or service-level agreements
System maintenance schedules or disruptions to WHOIS, domain management, or support services

PRAs will be archived chronologically in the Public Announcements Hub on our website, featuring searchable tags. This initiative aligns with our commitment to operational integrity and regulatory transparency, reinforcing the trust placed in .alt.so domains as the global standard for secure digital identity. For inquiries regarding PRAs, contact us.