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'''.net''' is a generic top-level domain ([[gTLD]]) in the Internet 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,tThe .net TLD was added to original domain names (.com, .edu, .gov, .mil. .org) by the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority ([[IANA]]) 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.
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