Site Index
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Information about what we do, our history and our future.
Processes for reconsideration and independent review of ICANN actions.
Accountability and Transparency
ICANN's draft principles and frameworks for accountability.
Accreditation Overview (Registrar)
ICANN is a technical coordination body. Our primary objective is ensuring the stability of the Internet's system of assigned names and numbers. This objective is furthered by the requirement that every business desiring to become a registrar with direct access to ICANN-designated top-level domains must first become accredited for this purpose by ICANN.
A full listing of registrars approved by ICANN to sell domain names to the general public.
Address Supporting Organization (ASO)
Supporting organization concerned with the system of IP addresses, such as 128.9.128.127, that uniquely identify the Internet's networked computers.
A document constituting an Affirmation of Commitments by the U.S. Department of Commerce and ICANN. This is in recognition of the conclusion of the Joint Project Agreement and to institutionalize and memorialize the technical coordination of the Internet's domain name and addressing system, globally by a private sector led organization.
What's new with ICANN and related advisories.
The ICANN Annual Report.
At-Large Advisory Committee (ALAC)
Supporting organization responsible for considering and providing advice on the activities of ICANN as they relate to the interests of individual Internet users.
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The official ICANN web log.
ICANN Board of Directors' meeting dates, notes and minutes.
Lists of current and former members of the ICANN Board of Directors.
Budget [PDF, 2.51 MB]
The adopted ICANN budget for the current fiscal year.
The bylaws outlining ICANN's powers and responsibilities.
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A listing of past and upcoming events concerning ICANN.
The ICANN CA currently generates the keys and certificates necessary to support internal ICANN processes and ICANN's independent role as DNSSEC Root Key Publisher and Manager.
Employment opportunities at ICANN.
ccNSO Survey on Participation in ccNSO Meetings [PDF, 17 KB]
The ccNSO Participation Working Group is inviting all ccTLD managers to reply to a survey on why the do, or do not participate in ccNSO meetings. Replies to be sent to secretariat@ccnso.org.
Code of Conduct [PDF, 106 KB]
ICANN's expected standards of behavior.
Comments on various issues submitted by the public to ICANN forums.
Committees, Advisory
A complete listing of active committees of the Board of Directors.
A listing of other committees and task forces.
A list of past committees, task forces and other groups.
Information on ICANN's cross-functional efforts related to continuity & contingency
Contractual Compliance Newsletter
Covers enforcement statistics, the compliance process, audits and studies, and upcoming compliance-related events.
Get in touch with ICANN.
Legal contracts between ICANN and third parties.
Contractual Compliance Program
ICANN's approach to enforcement of compliance with its Registry Agreements and Registrar Accreditation Agreements.
Articles of Incorporation and ICANN's Bylaws
Letters to and from ICANN staff.
Resources for Country-Code Managers.
Country-Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO)
The policy development body for Country-Code Top Level Domain (ccTLD) issues.
Country-Code Top Level Domains (ccTLDs)
A full listing of ccTLDs.
Country-Code Top Level Domain Agreements
Contracts between ICANN and ccTLD operators/sponsors.
Country-Code Top Level Domain Board/Staff Materials
Topic papers, Board resolutions, correspondence and documents.
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ICANN Public Dashboard reviews ICANN performance metrics at a glance.
Learn about resources to help resolve common online problems.
This website contains announcements, releases and other pertinent information about the deployment of DNSSEC for the root zone.
ICANN-related documents, including the annual report, bylaws and other plan and policy documents.
Documentary Information Disclosure Policy
ICANN's Documentary Information Disclosure Policy (DIDP) is intended to ensure that information contained in documents concerning ICANN's operational activities, and within ICANN's possession, custody, or control, is made available to the public unless there is a compelling reason for confidentiality.
Domain Name Dispute Resolution (UDRP)
Established to resolve disputes between domain name owners and other parties regarding the registration and use of said domain names.
Information and resources for Internet users on how and where to register a domain name.
Domain Name Supporting Organization (DNSO)
Supporting organization that was concerned with the domain name system (DNS). The DNSO's responsibility are now shared by the ccNSO and the GNSO.
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Multimedia options that enable you to learn more about the various initiatives and programs currently going on at ICANN.
Work for ICANN.
Expedited Registry Security Request Process
The Expedited Registry Security Request (ERSR) has been developed to provide a process for gTLD registries who inform ICANN of a present or imminent security incident to their TLD and/or the DNS to request a contractual waiver for actions it might take to mitigate or eliminate the incident.
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Factsheet are intended to provide short, clearly written guides covering topical technical issues in which ICANN is involved.
An ICANN fellowship is a one time grant of support to enable attendance at an ICANN organised meeting. They are awarded to enable individuals from stakeholder groups from around the world to attend ICANN meetings.
File a Complaint About An Accredited Registrar
Where to file a customer-service complaint regarding a registrar.
Budget documents, financial reports, tax statements and schedules, payment information and other related information.
Welcome page with links and general information about ICANN.
A listing of people who have previously occupied positions on ICANN's Board of Directors.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)
Questions people are asking ICANN.
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Governmental Advisory Committee (GAC)
Advisory committee comprised of representatives of national governments, multinational governmental organizations and treaty organizations.
Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO)
Supporting organization concerned with policy regarding generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs). Successor to the Domain Name Supporting Organization (DNSO).
Generic Names Supporting Organization (GNSO) Improvements
The ICANN Board Governance Committee created a working group to recommend a comprehensive proposal to improve the effectiveness of the GNSO, including its policy activities, structure, operations and communications.
Generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) Registry Continuity Project
Information on the progress of the gTLD Registry Continuity Project, the goals of which are 1) the protection of existing registrants and 2) to ensure confidence in the DNS.
Generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) Information
Documents, statements and contracts relating to gTLDs.
Generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) Program
Process and policy for the creation of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs).
Generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs) Typical Life Cycle
Life Cycle of a typical generic top-level domains (gTLDs).
Commonly used words in ICANN's world.
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The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority keeps authoritative records concerning various numbers for other organizations. IANA also serves as a registry for a variety of Protocol Numbers.
Full listing of Country-Code Top Level Domains.
Agreements which specify IANA's job.
IANA Reports about ccTLDs.
These stories are not ICANN content and lead to external sites.
Page explaining the domain name system and ICANN's role and accomplishments.
ICANN Internal Procedure for Handling Conflicts with Privacy Law
Details how ICANN will respond to a situation where a registrar or registry indicates that it is legally prevented by local/national privacy laws or regulations from complying with the provisions of its ICANN contract regarding the collection, display and distribution of personal data via WHOIS.
ICANN's fast-track process focuses on meeting a near-term demand with the implementation of a limited number of IDN ccTLDs.
ICANN has published an IDN Glossary to ensure that discussions regarding IDNs take place in a consistent manner.
Improving Institutional Confidence Consultation
Information on the public consultation over possible changes to the organization.
Topics of interest to the ICANN community such as Internationalized Domain Names, IPv6 and New Registry Services.
Independent Reviews of ICANN Structures
A comprehensive schedule for independent review of ICANN's structures.
Internationalized Domain Names
Information about domain names represented by local language characters..
Internet Engineering Task Force
Task Force producing technical documents that influence the way people design, use, and manage the Internet.
Whois services, a registrar directory and Whois problem reports.
Introduction of IDN ccTLDs (ccNSO's Timetable)
The ccNSO has developed a timeline on the steps and time it will take for the possible introduction of IDN ccTLDs.
Proposed global policy for allocation of IPv6 address space.
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Jobs at ICANN
Information and updates about the Joint Project Agreement between the United States Department of Commerce and ICANN.
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Visit other sites that provide useful information.
Documents regarding court proceedings.
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Information about ICANN's large conferences.
A look at the meetings ICANN holds each year from a holistic and truly bottom-up perspective, to ensure that ICANN meetings optimally serve the community in the most cost-effective and stakeholder-focused ways possible.
Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) Documents and Status Reports
Papers relating to ICANN's contract with the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Statement of ICANN's mission and core values.
Important policy topics will reviewed, alongside recent developments.
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Access the latest information from ICANN.
Manage subscriptions to ICANN news mailings
Past issues of ICANN's news mailings
The Nominating Committee (NomCom) was formed in 2003 to choose the ICANN Board of Directors.
Minutes from the ICANN Board of Directors' meetings.
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Information on the jurisdiction and activities of the ICANN Ombudsman.
ICANN's structure.
Status of ICANN's current Operating Plan.
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How to become active with ICANN.
Partnership Memorandums of Understanding
Payments to ICANNMOUs in cooperation in the area of education and information exchange in relation to Internet governance, lP addresses and the Domain Name System.
Instructions for sending payments to ICANN.
ICANN Staff PGP Keys.
ICANN's photo archive.
The information area for ICANN policy development activities.
The Policy Issue Briefs are basic introductions to important areas of Internet policy development.
The ICANN Policy Update highlights on a monthly basis key Internet policy issues that are being addressed.
The man who started it all.
ICANN speeches, presentations and publications.
Biographical information on ICANN's President and CEO.
President's Strategy Committee
Observations and recommendations concerning strategic issues facing ICANN.
Resources for the press.
Read what other interested parties think about ICANN issues. Add your voice as well.
A rundown of each ICANN meeting including information about panelists, topics for discussions, links to resources and presentations, links to webcasts and audiocasts where available, blogs, chatrooms, polls and forums.
ICANN speeches, presentations and publications.
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Registrar Accreditation Agreements
Contracts between ICANN and registrars.
Registrar Accreditation Agreement Amendments
Public process on enhancing RAA and accreditation process to protect registrants.
Advisories and announcements concerning topics of interest to ICANN-accredited Registrars.
Information about the data escrow provision of the Registrar Accreditation Agreement that requires ICANN-accredited registrars to regularly deposit a backup copy of their gTLD registration data.
Listing of registrars and their contact information. A registrar is a company that facilitates the registration of domain names.
How to get help when you have a problem with your registrar
An online form to report a problem with a registrar.
Listing of registries and their contact information. A registry is responsible for the management of Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs).
Full listing of top-level domains (gTLDs).
A listing of monthly reports from registries. These reports generally contain the registry's status, zone file access statistics, growth trends and other related information.
Registry Services Evaluation Process
Process of evaluation of new registry services and discussion of issues related to proposed new registry services.
Registry/Sponsorship Agreements/MoUs
Contracts between ICANN and registries/sponsors.
Report Inaccurate or Incomplete Whois Information
Form to report problems with Whois information
Resources such as calendars, glossaries, press, links, registrars and registries.
Contract between ICANN and the U.S. Government to manage the Internet Root Server System
Root Server System Advisory Committee
Information and projects regarding RSSAC.
Subscribe to ICANN's RSS feeds.
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Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC)
Information about the Security and Stability Advisory Committee.
ICANN has a small team of security experts who are responsible for day-to-day planning and execution of operational ICANN efforts related to security as directed by the ICANN Board and CEO in fulfillment of the ICANN strategic and operational plans.
ICANN speeches, presentations and publications.
Information Page for Sponsored Top-Level Domains.
ICANN staff listing, biographies, contact information and PGP keys.
Strategic Plan which sets ICANN's priorities for the next three years.
Subscribe to ICANN news alerts.
Subscribe to the ICANN Newsletter.
Full listing of organizations that influence ICANN.
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Information on TLC organization and procedures.
Transfer policy intended to provide a procedure for the smooth transition of a domain name from one registrar to another.
Information regarding ICANN's efforts to improve transparency and accountability.
Information regarding the travel funding made available for ICANN meetings through the new Community Travel Support Procedure.
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Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution (UDRP)
Established to resolve disputes between domain name owners and other parties regarding the registration and use of said domain names.
Universal Acceptance of All Top-Level Domains
A current list of all top-level domains that have been delegated within the authoritative root-server system.
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ICANN's video archive.
Vint Cerf's Legacy Letter to ICANN Community
As Vint Cerf steps down as chairman of ICANN, he discusses the future of ICANN with topics such as operational priorities, organizational perspectives, meeting the challenges and our collective goal.
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WHOIS services provide public access to data on registered domain names, which currently includes contact information for Registered Name Holders.
A WHOIS search.
Provide input to change the ICANN Website.
Information on the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) and the Internet Governance Forum (IGF).