Improved Internet.nl test for modern Internet Standards

News | July 17, 2017

Today the Internet Standards Platform launches a fully redesigned Internet.nl test website. The comprehensive explanations on the improved test website provide more guidance to users to get modern Internet Standards. The redesign makes the website better accessible on mobile devices and for users with disabilities.

"Since its first launch in april 2015 over 300.000 tests were executed on Internet.nl. More than 50% of the retested websites show improvements. We hope the improved Internet.nl will be even more helpful for people to test, require and get modern, secure Internet Standards.", says Gerben Klein Baltink, chair of the Dutch Internet Standards Platform.

Internet.nl helps users to check whether their internet is up to date. Do your website, email and internet connection use modern and reliable internet standards? And if they don’t, what can you do about it?

Internet.nl is an initiative of the Dutch Internet Standards Platform that pushes the adoption of modern Internet Standards like IPv6, DNSSEC, HTTPS, DMARC, STARTTLS and DANE. In this platform the following partners from the internet community and the Dutch government collaborate: DHPA [via Internet Archive], ECP, Forum Standaardisatie, Internet Society internationaal, Internet Society Nederland, ISPConnect, Ministerie van Economische Zaken, NCSC, NLnet, NLnet Labs, RIPE NCC, SIDN and SURFnet.

Open Netlabs / NLnet Labs is responsible for the technical implementation of the Internet.nl website. The new layout is designed by WBVB and 200OK.

Release notes

  • Web redesing features:
    • Site is more easily accessible by users with disabilities;
    • Site is designed to be accessed by mobile devices;
    • Tests' details reworked:
      • Grouped under sections;
      • Test explanation for every test;
      • Compact technical details for all servers in a test.
    • Link to rerun the same test from the results' page;
    • Aside boxes in the results' page:
      • Immediately run suggested tests or start new tests;
      • Follow links to suggested test websites for further testing.
  • New: We require at least 2 IPv6-enabled nameservers for full score on the IPv6 test.
  • Bugfixes:
    • Partial IPv6 connectivity was falsely reported as good result (only visually, the score was correct);
    • Multiple SPF records were not resulting in error.

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Frequently asked questions

How can I improve the score of a test?

In the test results, you will find an explanation of our findings for all the (sub)tests. Based on this, you could (let someone) make changes to your web or mailserver or connection.

Additional information can be found in our Knowledge base or our Toolbox Wiki.

Why do other test tools show different results?

Internet.nl attempts to always test against the most recent norms and standards. Additionally, we test as thoroughly as we can realise. This is why our results can differ from other (commonly-used) testing tools.

Some of the norms used in Internet.nl are set by the Dutch government. These can be implemented world-wide (and we recommend it!), but be aware that local regulations may differ from the norms used in Internet.nl.

How can I keep up to date of new developments?

News about Internet.nl is always shared on our website and social media. New versions are announced in a news post with the most important changes. You can also follow our work on the source code, new ideas and contributions are very welcome as well!

Users of our API and dashboard are automatically signed up to a mailing list in which we share updates and organise virtual meetings.

How can I (regularly) test multiple domain names?

This is supported by our dashboard and API. You can request an account here if your organisation fits in the target audience. The dashboard is also open source, so you could host this yourself as well.

In the dashboard, it is possible to enter lists of domain names, which then can be automatically tested on a specified interval. You can opt-in to receive an e-mail for every test result.

Can I join the Dutch Internet Standards Platform?

Where our Platform is focused on Dutch organisations, we are facilitating the Global Internet Standards Testing Community (GISTC) to connect international users of the test tool. You can register yourself for the community via international@internet.nl.

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