Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD)
The following table contains the Generic Top-Level Domains (gTLD)and their definitions.
Also see the list of generic restricted top-level domains.
| Domain | Purpose / Sponsoring Organization |
|---|---|
| .COM | Generic
top-level domain VeriSign Global Registry Services |
| .INFO | Generic top-level domain Afilias Limited |
| .NET | Generic top-level domain VeriSign Global Registry Services |
| .ORG | Generic top-level domain Public Interest Registry (PIR) |
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
You register your domain name through an ICANN-accredited domain name registrar (or partner site) like ZappyHost.
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.