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'''.net''' is a generic top-level domain | '''.net''' is a [[gTLD|generic top-level domain]] in the Internet [[DNS|Domain Name System]] managed and operated by [[Verisign]], a recognized leader in internet security and performance structure.<ref>[http://www.verisigninc.com/en_US/products-and-services/domain-name-services/registry-services/net-domain-names/index.xhtml VeriSign]</ref> | ||
In 1985, | In 1985, the .net TLD was added to original domain names ([[.com]], [[.edu]], [[.gov]], [[.mil]], [[.org]]) by [[IANA|Internet Assigned Numbers Authority]], which was lead by [[Jon Postel]] during that time. The .net TLD was originally intended for the use of network providers only, however it is no longer restricted and anyone can register a .net domain name. | ||
[[ICANN]] approved the application of [[Verisign]] as registry operator of the .net top-level domain name on May 25, 2001.<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/tlds/agreements/verisign/net-index.htm ICANN]</ref> | |||
At present, .net is the world's third largest top-level domain.<ref>[http://www.verisigninc.com/assets/domain-name-report-feb-2011.pdf The Domain Name Industry Brief]</ref> | At present, .net is the world's third largest [[TLD|top-level domain]].<ref>[http://www.verisigninc.com/assets/domain-name-report-feb-2011.pdf The Domain Name Industry Brief]</ref> | ||
==References== | ==References== | ||
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| Industry: | TLD |
| Founded: | 1985 |
| Country: | USA |
| Website: | http://www.verisigninc.com |
| Twitter: |  @http://twitter.com/verisign/
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| Key People | |
| Mark McLaughlin, President and CEO | |
.net is a generic top-level domain in the Internet Domain Name System managed and operated by Verisign, a recognized leader in internet security and performance structure.[1]
In 1985, the .net TLD was added to original domain names (.com, .edu, .gov, .mil, .org) by Internet Assigned Numbers Authority, which was lead by Jon Postel during that time. The .net TLD was originally intended for the use of network providers only, however it is no longer restricted and anyone can register a .net domain name.
ICANN approved the application of Verisign as registry operator of the .net top-level domain name on May 25, 2001.[2]
At present, .net is the world's third largest top-level domain.[3]