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'''.pro''' is a generic top level domain ([[gTLD]]) in the Domain Names System ([[DNS]]) root zone. It is operated and managed by [[RegistryPro]], a wholly-owned subsidiary of the [[Hostway]] Corporation. It is meant for use by professionals.<ref>[http://www.registry.pro RegistryPro]</ref>
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'''.pro''' is a generic top level domain ([[gTLD]]) in the Domain Names System ([[DNS]]) root zone. In January, 2012, [[Afilias]] became the registry manager for the domain,<ref>[http://www.domainnews.com/en/afilias-acquires-pro-registry.html?utm_source=twitterfeed&utm_medium=twitter Afilias acquires Pro Registry, DomainNews.com],/ref> it acquired the previous manager, [[RegistryPro]], which was formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of the [[Hostway]] Corporation. It
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The .pro TLD is meant for use by professionals.<ref>[http://www.registry.pro RegistryPro]</ref>
    
==History==
 
==History==
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==Expansion==
 
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In August 2004, ICANN approved the proposal for Registry.pro to offer second level .pro domains. Subsequently, .pro expanded its operations and began offering registration to professionals in Canada on September 27, in the United Kingdom on October 4, and in Germany on October 11 of that year.
 
In August 2004, ICANN approved the proposal for Registry.pro to offer second level .pro domains. Subsequently, .pro expanded its operations and began offering registration to professionals in Canada on September 27, in the United Kingdom on October 4, and in Germany on October 11 of that year.
  

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