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<big><b>[[Registrar]]</b></big>

<big><b>[[Vertical Integration]]</b></big>

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A '''registrar''' has direct relationships with domain name [[Registry|registries]] and is authorized to sell domain names. In order to become a registrar, one has to be accredited through ICANN, which requires that they meet certain business and technical requirements.

'''Vertical Integration''' ('''VI''', or '''Cross Ownership''') is a business structure in which the various functions of the [[Registry]] Operator and the [[Registrar]] are handled by a single body. This single body is either owned or is under supervision of the same company that supports the specific [[gTLD]]; alternatively, the controlling body can be a partnered company that is given the contract of the gTLD. The Registry Operator is not required to provide equivalent access and non-discriminatory access to non-affiliated registrars to sell names under its gTLD.

<small><strong>([[Registrar|Read full article...]])</strong></small>

<small><strong>([[Vertical Integration|Read full article...]])</strong></small>

<div style="float:right;"><small><strong>Related: [[:Category:Registrars|List of Registrars]] - [[RAA]] - [[Registry]]</strong></small></div><div style="clear: left;"></div></div>

<div style="float:right;"><small><strong>Related: [[ICANN Board]] - [[VIWG]] - [[.com]]</strong></small></div><div style="clear: left;"></div></div>

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