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: ''Main article: [[Registry]]''
: ''Main article: [[Registry]]''
A registry is the database of all domain names registered under a certain TLD. A registry operator, also called a NIC or network information center, is responsible for managing this database. They contract with registrars, who are accredited to sell domains under the TLD.
==Registrar==
==Registrar==
: ''Main article: [[Registrar]]''
: ''Main article: [[Registrar]]''
A registrar is a company that is authorized to sell domain names.
==Registrant==
==Registrant==
==GNSO==
==GNSO==
: ''Main article: [[GNSO]]''
: ''Main article: [[GNSO]]''
The GNSO is an ICANN [[Supporting Organization]]. It supports the ICANN Board by developing policies, forming consensus, and making recommendations related to gTLDs.
==ccNSO==
==ccNSO==
: ''Main article: [[ccNSO]]''
: ''Main article: [[ccNSO]]''
The ccNSO is an ICANN Supporting Organization. It supports the ICANN Board by developing policies, forming consensus, and making recommendations related to ccTLDs.
==ASO==
==ASO==
: ''Main article: [[ASO]]''
: ''Main article: [[ASO]]''
The ASO is an ICANN Supporting Organization. It supports the ICANN Board by developing policies, forming consensus, and making recommendations related to [[Internet Protocol]] and addresses.
==NomCom==
==NomCom==