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'''Community gTLD''' is one of the different categories of generic top level domain names ([[gTLD]]s) created by the [[ICANN|Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers]], which is primarily intended for community groups that are interested in operating their own TLD Registry. Community gTLDs should represent and receive strong support from a clearly defined group of people such as cultural, religious, social groups and industry sectors. Its existence must be unquestionable.<ref>[http://www.newgtldsite.com/community-gtlds/ Community gTLDs]</ref> <ref>[http://digitalbrandnews.melbourneitblog.com/new-gtlds-standard-vs-community-based-applications/ New gTLDs – Standard vs. Community-based Applications]</ref> A good example of community group that represents a clearly defined group of people that maybe qualified to apply for a community gTLD is the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP). This group is well-established and it can demonstrate that it has a continuous relationship with its members.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/2011/07/will-anyone-qualify-as-a-community-tld/ Will Anyone Qualify as a Community TLD?]</ref>  

'''Community gTLD''' is one of the different categories of [[gTLD|generic top level domain names]] (gTLDs) created by the [[ICANN]], which is intended for cohesive, community groups that are interested in operating their own TLD Registry. Community gTLDs must represent and receive strong, written support from a clearly defined group of people such as cultural, religious, social groups and industry sectors. Its existence must be unquestionable.<ref>[http://www.newgtldsite.com/community-gtlds/ Community gTLDs]</ref> <ref>[http://digitalbrandnews.melbourneitblog.com/new-gtlds-standard-vs-community-based-applications/ New gTLDs – Standard vs. Community-based Applications]</ref> A good example of community group that represents a clearly defined group of people that maybe qualified to apply for a community gTLD is the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), as this group is well-established and it can demonstrate that it has a continuous relationship with its members.<ref>[http://www.mindsandmachines.com/2011/07/will-anyone-qualify-as-a-community-tld/ Will Anyone Qualify as a Community TLD?]</ref>  

==Requirements for Community gTLD Applicants==

==Requirements for Community gTLD Applicants==

Based on the gTLD Applicant Guidebook, applicants for community based gTLDs should:<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/rfp-clean-19sep11-en.pdf gTLD Applicant Guidebook, Version 2011-09-19]</ref>

Based on the gTLD [[Applicant Guidebook]], applicants for community based gTLDs should:<ref>[http://www.icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/rfp-clean-19sep11-en.pdf gTLD Applicant Guidebook, Version 2011-09-19]</ref>

# Demonstrate an ongoing relationship with a clearly delineated community.

* Demonstrate an ongoing relationship with a clearly delineated community  

# Have applied for a gTLD string strongly and specifically related to the community named in the application.

* Have applied for a gTLD string strongly and specifically related to the community named in the application

# Have proposed dedicated registration and use policies or registrants in its proposed gTLD, including appropriate security verification procedures, commensurate with the community-based purpose it has named.

* Have proposed dedicated registration and use policies for registrants in its proposed gTLD, including appropriate security verification procedures, commensurate with the community-based purpose it has named

# Have its application endorsed in writing by one or more established institutions representing the community it has named.

* Have its application endorsed in writing by one or more established institutions representing the community it has named.

==Benefits of Operating a Community gTLD==

== Potential Benefits of Operating a Community gTLD==

Domain industry experts identify some of the benefits of a community gTLDs which include:<ref>[http://www.newgtldsite.com/community-gtlds/ Benefits of Operating a Community gTLD]</ref>

Domain industry experts identify some of the benefits of a community gTLDs which include:<ref>[http://www.newgtldsite.com/community-gtlds/ Benefits of Operating a Community gTLD]</ref>

* It will help strengthen the cultural and social identity of the group and provides and avenue for growth and increased support among its members.

* It will help strengthen the cultural and social identity of the group and provides and avenue for growth and increased support among its members.