− | The .pro TLD is the seventh new TLD approved by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ([[ICANN]]) to be included in the DNS root zone, in addition to [[.biz]], [[.info]], [[.name]], [[.museum]], [[.coop]], and [[.aero]]. Registry.pro was the main proponent in creating .pro, an unsponsored TLD restricted to registration by credible individuals and entities providing professional services, such as accountants, doctors, engineers and lawyers.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/meetings/accra/pro-agmt-topic.htm ICANN]</ref>
| + | In June 2004, .pro TLD became the seventh new TLD approved by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers ([[ICANN]]) to be included in the DNS root zone, in addition to [[.biz]], [[.info]], [[.name]], [[.museum]], [[.coop]], and [[.aero]]. Registry.pro was the main proponent in creating .pro, an unsponsored TLD restricted to registration by credible individuals and entities providing professional services, such as accountants, doctors, engineers and lawyers.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/meetings/accra/pro-agmt-topic.htm ICANN]</ref> |
| On May 2002, ICANN approved RegistryPro's application and designated the organization to manage and operate .pro.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-08may02.htm ICANN News]</ref> The TLD was officially launched in June 2004. | | On May 2002, ICANN approved RegistryPro's application and designated the organization to manage and operate .pro.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/announcements/announcement-08may02.htm ICANN News]</ref> The TLD was officially launched in June 2004. |