Generic Restricted Top-Level Domains
The following table contains the Generic Restricted Top-Level Domains and their definitions.:
Generic-restricted top-level domain names are similar to the generic top-level domains, only eligibility is intended to be restricted and ascertained more stringently.
Domain | Purpose / Sponsoring Organization |
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.BIZ | Restricted for Business NeuStar, Inc. |
.NAME | Reserved for individuals The Global Name Registry Ltd. |
.PRO | Restricted to credentialed professionals and related entities |
The top-level domains in this list are recognized by Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), which operates the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) and is in charge of maintaining the DNS root zone.
For more top-level domains, see this article on top-level domains.
For a full list of top-level domains and other extensions, see domain name extension definitions
Registering Your Domain Name
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To register your domain name, enter your preferred domain into the search form. If it's available, simply proceed to the checkout. ZappyHost will walk you through the registration step by step.