One of the Internet’s seven original Top Level Domains (TLD), .NET is the second-largest TLD in use today. Consider registering a .NET if:
- Your favorite .COM has already been registered by someone else, but the .NET version of that name has not.
- Your business has already registered a .COM and would like to protect its brand from cyber-squattersby registering the corresponding .NET.
- Your company specializes in Internet infrastructure activities, such as Internet Service Providers (ISPs)–.NET stands for NETwork.
.net (network) is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) used on the Internet’s Domain Name System. The .net gTLD is currently operated by VeriSign. Registrations are processed via accredited registrars and internationalized domain names are also accepted.
.net is one of the original top-level domains (the other five being .com, .edu, .gov, .mil, and .org) despite not being mentioned in RFC 920, having been created in January 1985. It was initially intended to be used only for the computers of network providers (such as Internet service providers). However, there are no formal restrictions on who can register a .net domain name. Therefore, while still popular with network operators, it is often treated as a second .com. It is currently the fourth most popular top-level domain, after .com, .cn, and .de.
In addition to being an abbreviation for “network”, “net” is also a romanisationof the Russian word нет(“no” or “not”, also commonly romanised as the more authentically pronounced “nyet”), and a domain name like “object.net” can be interpreted as “there is no object”. Some domains exploit this fun, for example mozga.net(brain absent). Some online poker or other gambling sites operate real-money games at a .com address and games without actual stakes (promoted as being for fun or education) at the same name in .net. This can be used to get around legal issues regarding the advertising of online gambling in the United States, since the .net site can be promoted legally, but such promotion helps make people aware of the name of the real-money site even in jurisdictions where such things are of questionable legality.
Operation of .net from 2005
VeriSign, the operator of .net after acquiring Network Solutions, had its operational contract expire on 30 June 2005. ICANN, the organization responsible for domain management, sought proposals from organizations to operate it for at least six years beyond that date. VeriSign won the contract bid, and secured its control over the .net registry for another six years.
.net Domain Names are available for registration or transfer from:
A .NET can:
- Give you credibility in the online world. A .NET is essential for anyone involved in Internet infrastructure or related activities. Many businesses also register their .NET just to keep competitors from encroaching on their brands.
- Be purchased by anyone. Although initially intended for use by Internet Service Providers (ISPs)–hence, the name “NETwork”–there are no restrictions on who can register a .NET.
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