ICANN
Web address coordinator
ICANN is the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, the nonprofit organization that coordinates the internet's naming systems.
It manages domain name registration, assigns IP addresses, and maintains the databases that allow computers to find each other online.
ICANN approved new domain extensions like .blog and .app.
Official record of entries
- registrarKeeper of official records
- registrantOne who signs up
- TLDWebsite address ending
- cybersquattingPreemptive web address registration
sunrise · landrush · transfer · expiration · redemption · parking · aftermarket
Internet naming protocol
Supervision or inadvertent omission
- policyAdopted principle of action
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- stewardshipResponsible care of entrusted things
- accountabilityObligation for one's actions
transparency · board · bylaws · consensus · delegation · framework · guidelines · public interest
registry
Official record of entries
- registrarKeeper of official records
- registrantOne who signs up
- TLDWebsite address ending
cybersquatting · sunrise · landrush · transfer · expiration · redemption · parking · aftermarket
DNS
Internet naming protocol
oversight
Supervision or inadvertent omission
- policyAdopted principle of action
- coordinationOrganized cooperative movement
- stewardshipResponsible care of entrusted things
accountability · transparency · board · bylaws · consensus · delegation · framework · guidelines · public interest · stakeholder