What is ICANN?

ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) is a non-profit international organization responsible for the management and coordination of the global Internet Domain Name System (DNS).

The main responsibilities of ICANN:

Management of the Domain Name System: ICANN is responsible for managing the root zone of the DNS, including the allocation and management of top-level domains (such as .com, .org, .cn, etc.).

IP Address Allocation: It coordinates the allocation of IP addresses globally to ensure the uniqueness and stability of the Internet.

Policy Development: ICANN develops and enforces policies related to domain names to resolve domain disputes, protect intellectual property rights, and safeguard user interests.

Internationalized Domain Names (IDN): ICANN promotes the development of internationalized domain names, enabling the use of non-Latin characters (such as Chinese, Arabic, etc.) in domain names.

New Generic Top-Level Domains (New gTLDs): ICANN is responsible for the approval and management of applications for new top-level domains and their launch, promoting the diversification of the domain name market.