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Ecenica Turns 21! Celebrate with Dashboard 3.0 & 50+ Exciting Updates – March 2025

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At Ecenica, we’re always working to improve your hosting experience. To celebrate Ecenica’s 21st Birthday, we’re thrilled to unveil Ecenica Dashboard 3.0 — our biggest update yet! 🚀

Our team has been hard at work for months—over tweaking, testing, and perfecting—to bring you a smoother, more powerful platform. From a revamped UI, to clever new tools and a heap of fixes, there’s something here for everyone, whether you’re managing domains, fine-tuning your Ecenica Managed VPS, or tracking your billing. Dive into the highlights below!

What’s new in Ecenica Dashboard 3.0?

UI Updates – A Prettier, Smarter Dashboard

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  • A Shorter URL, Fewer Keystrokes
    The Ecenica Dashboard just got easier to reach—now at — https://my.ecenica.com.

  • New Domain Management Layout
    The domain overview and settings pages got a makeover – cleaner, simpler, and easier to use!

  • New Featured Domains
    Discover more featured domains (like .com or .co.uk) and easily save money with our latest offers

  • Fun Promo Animations
    Promotional offers now have a little animated flair when you log in – eye-catching but not over the top.

  • Bolder Headings
    Headings across the site are now bold and clear, so you can spot key info at a glance.

  • $USD for US Users
    If you’re in the US, prices now switch to USD automatically – no more currency conversion headaches!

  • New Domain Price List with search
    You can now search our domain price list by domain. Hover over and TLD for extra information.

  • Less Techy Language
    Messages across Dashboard have are now gentler and less techy – easier to follow!

  • Updated Intro Text for Support
    The support ticket page now has friendlier intro text to guide you through getting help.

  • Sleek Font Upgrade
    We’ve switched to a stylish, easy-to-read font across the site for a fresh look.

  • Better Ticket Layout
    Viewing tickets is now cleaner, with a logged-out view added for non-signed-in users.

Bug Fixes – Smoother Days Ahead

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  • Cart Checkout Fixed
    Picking domain renewal years now works perfectly and carries over to your cart without a hitch.

  • Support Ticket Replies Sorted
    Replying to tickets (even with images) is now seamless – no more glitches!

  • Email Account Management Tweaks
    Deleting email accounts is bug-free, and errors pop into view for quick fixes.

  • Privacy and GDPR Tools Fixed
    Domain privacy settings (like GDPR or ID protection) are now glitch-free and simple to manage.

  • Faster Page Loads
    We fixed a slowdown issue, so your dashboard loads quicker than ever.

  • Domain Contact Alerts Polished
    Alerts about verifying domain contacts are now clearer and less confusing.

  • Multiple Domain Updates Fixed
    Updating several domains at once (like name servers) now works flawlessly.

  • Website Connection Bug Squashed
    Linking your domain to your Ecenica hosting now runs even more smoothly with no hiccups.

  • EPP Code Retrieval Fixed
    Whilst we hope you’ll stay part of the Ecenica Family, getting your domain transfer code (EPP) is now error-free and straightforward.

  • Invoice Display Tweaked
    Fixed a small bug where if some contact info is missing, invoices won’t throw an error – they’ll just look tidy instead.

Major Improvements – Game-Changers for You

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  • VPS Hosting Boost Highlight
    Virtual Private Server users get better disk usage tracking and a slicker management interface.

  • Bulk Domain Tools Enhanced Highlight
    Manage multiple domains at once with updated tools for contacts, nameservers, and autorenew – less clicking, more doing!

  • Support Ticket Upgrade
    Submitting and tracking tickets is smoother, with clearer text and better flow.

  • Enhanced Two-Factor setup
    Securing your login with two-factor authentication is now even quicker.

  • PDF Invoices in Your Inbox Highlight
    Billing emails now come with handy PDF invoices attached – no need to dig through your account for them!

  • Revamped Dashboard Layout Highlight
    Your main dashboard got a full refresh – a more intuitive layout puts everything you need right at your fingertips!

  • Webmail Spotlight
    It’s now even easier to login to our Ecenica webmail.

  • Queued Emails for Speed
    Emails like order confirmations zip to your inbox faster with our new behind-the-scenes queuing trick.

  • Enhanced Nominet Features
    UK domain enthusiasts can now enjoy enhanced Nominet features, showcasing our proud status as a Nominet Accredited Channel Partner.

Backend Changes – Tech That Powers Your Experience

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  • Faster Domain Lookups
    Checking domain availability is now quicker and more reliable with updated tech.

  • Slicker Cart System
    Adding items to your cart is smoother thanks to cleaner code under the hood.

  • Registrar Improvements
    We’ve polished how we connect with domain registrars (like LogicBoxes) for better reliability.

  • EPP Code Handling Refined
    Transferring domains out? The EPP code process is now simpler and more robust.

  • Domain Pricing Smarts
    Pricing logic got a tune-up, so you’ll always see accurate costs for your domains.

Even More Goodness – Extra Perks to Enjoy

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  • New .camera TLD
    Snag a .camera domain for your photography site – it’s now in our lineup!

  • Hide Empty TLD Lists
    If no featured TLDs are available, we’ll hide the section instead of showing an empty list.

  • Simplified Domain Periods
    We only show domain period options if you’ve got more than one domain in your cart – less clutter!

  • Improved Hosting Connection Form
    Linking your domain to hosting now includes a configure link for quicker setup.

  • Thunderbird Spotlight
    Our email setup guide for Thunderbird got a clearer name and layout tweak.

  • Responsive Design Tweaks
    Pages like the spotlight guides now adjust better on all screen sizes.

  • Domain Lock Confirmation
    Locking your domain now shows a confirmation popup – extra peace of mind!

  • Privacy Confirmation Popup
    Changing privacy settings comes with a friendly confirmation step.

  • Status Link on Homepage
    A new link to our status page keeps you in the loop on service updates.

  • More TLD Logos
    Added logos for .cloud and .scot – domain browsing just got prettier!

  • Checkout Color Toned Down
    A bright checkout element got softened so it doesn’t look like a button – less confusion!

  • Minibar Scroll Fix
    Scrolling to the main navigation bar on some pages is now smooth and bug-free.

  • Bootstrap 5 Upgrade
    Email account forms got a modern update for better looks and performance.

  • New Domain Protect+ Updates
    Extra protection options for your domains are now easier to purchase, toggle on or off.

  • About Support Link
    A new link on the support page takes you to more info about getting help.

  • Company Name in Titles
    Page titles now include the Ecenica name for a more branded feel.

  • Improved Layout for VPS
    The VPS summary page got a layout tweak for easier reading.

  • Usage Stats Moved
    Hosting usage stats are now in their own spot, making them easier to find and understand.

How Ecenica Dashboard 3.0 Benefits You

Dashboard 3.0 is built to take your hosting experience to the next level. Every update is designed to save you time, reduce hassle, and give you more control. From finding domains faster to managing your VPS like a pro, securing your account, or just enjoying a bug-free experience, we’ve poured our hearts into these changes. The addition of PDF invoices in your billing emails and a refreshed dashboard layout are small but mighty wins!

And with Ecenica turning 21 this week, what better way to celebrate than with a faster, smarter, and more powerful platform.

Got feedback? We’d love to hear it! Submit a ticket through our revamped support system. More exciting updates are coming soon—stay tuned.

Thank you for choosing Ecenica and Happy Birthday to Us! 🎉

The Ecenica Team

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