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'''Delegation''' is a term that, in the [[Domain Name]] industry, refers to the process of entering a new [[Top Level Domain]] (TLD) into the [[Root Zone]] of the [[Internet]]. The Root Zone is the authoritative database for the Internet, and entering a new TLD finalizes the process of making the TLD "live" on the web. | '''Delegation''' is a term that, in the [[Domain Name]] industry, refers to the process of entering a new [[Top Level Domain]] (TLD) into the [[Root Zone]] of the [[Internet]]. The Root Zone is the authoritative database for the Internet, and entering a new TLD finalizes the process of making the TLD "live" on the web. Delegation is facilitated by [[ICANN]] and [[IANA]].<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/program-status/delegated-strings Delegated String, ICANN.org] Retrieved 09 Jan 2014</ref> | ||
==New gTLD Program== | ==New gTLD Program== | ||
Latest revision as of 18:36, 9 January 2014
Delegation is a term that, in the Domain Name industry, refers to the process of entering a new Top Level Domain (TLD) into the Root Zone of the Internet. The Root Zone is the authoritative database for the Internet, and entering a new TLD finalizes the process of making the TLD "live" on the web. Delegation is facilitated by ICANN and IANA.[1]
New gTLD Program[edit | edit source]
During ICANN's expansion round that opened for applications in 2012, 1,930 applications were received for new gTLDs. By 23 October 2013, the first 4 TLDs from this program were delegated to the Root Zone.
You can find a list of TLDs that have been delegated as a result of the New gTLD Program at the link below:
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Delegated String, ICANN.org Retrieved 09 Jan 2014