Generic Top Level Domains (gTLDs)
TLD Registry Operators and Use of Domain Information
Generic TLDs are available for personal, commercial or organizational use as described in the table below.
Registrations for names within these TLDs may be made through any of the
(competitively priced) domain name registrars or their agents, assigns or affiliates.
You will note that the last four TLDs, (.gov, .edu, .mil, and .int), are only for official use.
| TLD |
Operated by: |
description of use |
| .aero |
SITA |
reserved for members of the air-transport industry, (Société Internationale de Télécommunications Aéronautiques, or SITA) |
| .biz |
NeuLevel, Inc. |
restricted to businesses |
| .com |
VeriSign |
generic, most commonly used TLD |
| .coop |
Dot Cooperation LLC |
reserved for cooperative associations |
| .info |
Afilias Limited |
generic, 'info' |
| .museum |
Museum Domain Management Association |
reserved for museums |
| .name |
Global Name Registry |
reserved for individuals |
| .net |
VeriSign |
generic |
| .org |
Public Interest Registry |
generic, but intended for use by non-commercial entities. |
| .pro |
RegistryPro |
restricted to credentialed professionals and related entities |
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Registrations in the following TLDs are reserved for use by United States government,
postsecondary educational institutions (colleges), US Military, and International Government treaty organizations.
(If you believe your organizations is qualified to register names within these TLDs, contact the appropriate registry operator for policies and procedures).
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| .gov |
US General Services Administration |
reserved exclusively for the United States Government |
| .edu |
Educause |
reserved for U.S. Dept. of Education accredited postsecondary institutions |
| .mil |
US DoD NIC |
reserved exclusively for the United States Military |
| .int |
IANA |
used only for registering organizations established by international treaties between governments |
*Check the InterNIC website for complete,
current list of accredited registrars.
Chart based on information available from IANA.
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