通用域名支持组织(GNSO)负责制定通用扩展域名（gTLD）的政策。它旨在全球互联网平台上维持公平及有秩序的运作，同时推动创新和竞争。GNSO不仅负责经由注册商处理的域名登记事宜，亦会处理有关域名续期的问题。GNSO为域名支持组织(DNSO)的承继机构。[1]
Generic Names Supporting Organization. Develops and recommends to the Board substantive policies relating to generic top-level domains and other responsibilities set forth in the Bylaws (ICANN Bylaws).
