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The .pro TLD is meant for use by professionals.<ref>[http://www.registry.pro RegistryPro]</ref> | The .pro TLD is meant for use by professionals.<ref>[http://www.registry.pro RegistryPro]</ref> | ||
There are 45 [[registrar]]s offering the .pro TLD; four of which have more than 10,000 domains under management, [[EnCirca]] has the largest with 13,000 domain names under management. RegistryPro has most recently reported upwards of 117,000 domains registered. 43,000 of the domain names were registered by a shell company with US zip codes in 2008. These domain names are part of the Zip.pro service, which helps consumers find any establishment anywhere in the United States.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/afilias-acquires-pro-operator-registrypro/ Afilias acquires .pro operator RegistryPro]</ref> In October 2012, [[Directi]] registrar [[ResellerClub]] announced that it had sold 11,000 .pro names in the first month of support for the TLD.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/10661-resellerclub-sells-11000-pro-domains-in-a-month ResellerClub sells 11,000 .pro domains in a month, domainincite.com]</ref> | |||
==History== | ==History== | ||
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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. | ||
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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On September 2008, ICANN unanimously approved the above .pro expansion. Based on the new terms set by ICANN, .pro will be available to any professional or entity with credentials from a certifying governmental authority anywhere in the world. The expansion widens the market for the .pro domain while maintaining the exclusive nature of the TLD to professionals.<ref>[http://www.registry.pro/press-releases/2008/0514.shtml Press Release]</ref> | On September 2008, ICANN unanimously approved the above .pro expansion. Based on the new terms set by ICANN, .pro will be available to any professional or entity with credentials from a certifying governmental authority anywhere in the world. The expansion widens the market for the .pro domain while maintaining the exclusive nature of the TLD to professionals.<ref>[http://www.registry.pro/press-releases/2008/0514.shtml Press Release]</ref> | ||
October, 2012, marked the expiration of 40,000 .pro domains that were registered by the former owner, [[Hostway]], under its Zip.pro program.<ref>[http://domainincite.com/10661-resellerclub-sells-11000-pro-domains-in-a-month ResellerClub Sells 11000 Pro Domains In a Month, DomainIncite.com]</ref> | |||
==.pro TLD Requirements== | ==.pro TLD Requirements== | ||
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* In good standing with the licensing authority | * In good standing with the licensing authority | ||
* Able to provide information regarding their professional eligibility such as: identification, contact information, license number, or any information relevant to the specific profession | * Able to provide information regarding their professional eligibility such as: identification, contact information, license number, or any information relevant to the specific profession | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
Revision as of 08:50, 10 October 2012
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| Status: | Active |
| country: | International |
| Manager: | Afilias |
| Registry Provider: | Afilias |
| Registrations: | 117,000 |
| Date Implemented: | June, 2004 |
| Type: | gTLD |
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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,[1] after having acquired the previous manager, RegistryPro, formerly a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Hostway Corporation.
The .pro TLD is meant for use by professionals.[2]
There are 45 registrars offering the .pro TLD; four of which have more than 10,000 domains under management, EnCirca has the largest with 13,000 domain names under management. RegistryPro has most recently reported upwards of 117,000 domains registered. 43,000 of the domain names were registered by a shell company with US zip codes in 2008. These domain names are part of the Zip.pro service, which helps consumers find any establishment anywhere in the United States.[3] In October 2012, Directi registrar ResellerClub announced that it had sold 11,000 .pro names in the first month of support for the TLD.[4]
History[edit | edit source]
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.[5]
On May 2002, ICANN approved RegistryPro's application and designated the organization to manage and operate .pro.[6] The TLD was officially launched in June 2004.
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 September 2004, RegistryPro announced a proposed expansion for .pro that would allow registration to the following types of professionals: Architects (arc.pro), Certified Financial Analysts (cfa.pro), Certified Financial Planners (cfp.pro), Dentists (dds.pro), Engineers (eng.pro), Nutritionists (ntr.pro), Optometrists (opt.pro), Pharmacists (pha.pro), Physician Assistants (pa.pro), Podiatrists (pod.pro), Psychologists (psy.pro), Educators (ed.pro), Veterinarians (vet.pro), Physical Therapists (pt.pro), and Public Relations professionals (pr.pro).[7]
On September 2008, ICANN unanimously approved the above .pro expansion. Based on the new terms set by ICANN, .pro will be available to any professional or entity with credentials from a certifying governmental authority anywhere in the world. The expansion widens the market for the .pro domain while maintaining the exclusive nature of the TLD to professionals.[8]
October, 2012, marked the expiration of 40,000 .pro domains that were registered by the former owner, Hostway, under its Zip.pro program.[9]
.pro TLD Requirements[edit | edit source]
Any individual or entity who wishes to register a .pro domain name must meet the following requirements:[10]
- Provider of professional services
- Admitted to or licensed by a government certification body or jurisdictional licensing entity recognized by a governmental body that regularly verifies the accuracy of its data
- In good standing with the licensing authority
- Able to provide information regarding their professional eligibility such as: identification, contact information, license number, or any information relevant to the specific profession
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Afilias acquires Pro Registry, DomainNews.com
- ↑ RegistryPro
- ↑ Afilias acquires .pro operator RegistryPro
- ↑ ResellerClub sells 11,000 .pro domains in a month, domainincite.com
- ↑ ICANN
- ↑ ICANN News
- ↑ Press Release
- ↑ Press Release
- ↑ ResellerClub Sells 11000 Pro Domains In a Month, DomainIncite.com
- ↑ RegistryPro