ICANN Registrars Role In Protecting Domain Names

2008-05-26 15:02:06

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If you have an online business, then you agree that your internet domain name is one of your most indispensable and vital assets. For this reason, you would want to nurture a good domain name and have it registered with one of the domain registrars.

Domain name registrars are classified into two. The first category is comprised of authorized Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers or ICANN registrars. The other set of name registrars are those who undergo the ICANN registration process.

All accredited ICANN registrars assent to follow the policies and rules that ICANN established for domain name registration and for domain name dispute resolution. Domain name registrars that do not have the accreditation from ICANN are not bound by these policies and rules. In case of disputes, these registrars depend on their ability to reach an agreement with internet service providers, which allow them access to domain names.

With the encouragement of ICANN to lowering down the cost of domain registration by opening it to competition, you can now choose from at least 800 ICANN registrars worldwide. These registrars are not only compelled to lower their prices due to competition; they also offer services like domain forwarding which can be a very useful to their clients.

While you may have not given thought about your domain name after you have registered it with any of the accredited ICANN registrars, it is best to safeguard your domain name because you do not know when things would go wrong.

A good way to protect your domain name is to update your contact details, especially your email address, periodically. You may forget about the expiry of your domain name, and fail to receive a reminder from ICANN registrars. If your domain expires, some cons might register it under their names and you lose access to your web address.


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