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# Origins and Significance: The .NET domain has a rich heritage dating back to the early days of the internet. The term “net” stands for “network”, and this extension was initially intended for network-related services and organizations. Here’s how it all began:
{{mono|net}} is one of the original top-level domains<ref>{{Cite IETF |title=Domain Requirements |rfc=920 |first1=J. | last1=Postel |first2=J. |last2=Reynolds| date=October 1984 }}</ref> (the other six being {{mono|[[.com|com]]}}, {{mono|[[.org|org]]}}, {{mono|[[.edu|edu]]}}, {{mono|[[.gov|gov]]}}, {{mono|[[.mil|mil]]}}, and {{mono|[[.arpa|arpa]]}}) despite not being mentioned in RFC 920, having been created in January 1985.
#* In the '''1980s''', the internet was primarily managed by students and educators from universities. As internet usage surged, communication challenges arose.
#* To address these issues, a group called the '''Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA)''' decided to categorize websites. Their goal was to make domain names easier to remember, recognize, and index.
#* The '''.NET domain''' emerged as one of the first top-level domains (TLDs) alongside '''.com''' and '''.org'''. It was specifically designated for '''network infrastructure''', including internet service providers (ISPs) and companies involved in networking.
# Historical Whois Records: Since 1995, DomainTools has meticulously tracked the Whois history of millions of domains. Whois records contain essential information about domain ownership, registration, and changes over time. These records are stored in the DomainTools database and are accessible to subscription members<ref>https://research.domaintools.com/research/whois-history/</ref>.
# Continued Relevance: Despite the proliferation of newer TLDs, the .NET domain remains widely recognized and respected. Here are some key points:
#* '''Credibility''': Being around since '''1985''', the '''.NET extension''' carries familiarity and credibility. It has stood the test of time and continues to be relevant.
#* '''Network Associations''': While its original purpose was for network-related entities, today it is used by a diverse range of websites, including businesses, organizations, and personal projects.
#* '''Brand Protection''': Companies use the '''.NET domain''' to protect their brand online and prevent fraudulent activities. By monitoring and safeguarding their trademarks, they save millions in potential lost revenue<ref>https://bing.com/search?q=.net+domain+history</ref><ref>https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/domains/domain-extensions/what-is-a-net-domain/</ref>.


In summary, the .NET domain has a storied past, evolving from its network-centric origins to becoming a versatile TLD that bridges the digital landscape. Its enduring legacy underscores its importance in the ever-expanding web universe<ref>https://www.domain.com/domains/tlds/net</ref>.
[[Verisign]], the operator of {{mono|net}} after acquiring [[Network Solutions]], held an operations contract that expired on 30 June 2005. [[ICANN]], the organization responsible for domain management, sought proposals from organizations to operate the domain upon expiration of the contract. Verisign regained the contract bid and secured its control over the {{mono|net}} registry for another six years.
On 30 June 2011, the contract with Verisign was automatically renewed for another six years. This is because of a resolution approved by the ICANN board, which states that renewal will be automatic as long as Verisign meets certain ICANN requirements.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.thedomains.com/2011/06/23/icann-approves-the-renewal-of-net-contract-with-verisign|title=.net Contract Renewed|date=24 June 2011 }}</ref> As of May 2022, Verisign continues to manage .net.<ref>{{cite web|title=.net Domains Search on Verisign|url=https://www.verisign.com/en_US/domain-names/net-domain-names/index.xhtml|url-status=live|access-date=September 3, 2021|website=Verisign|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20151213191255/http://www.verisign.com:80/en_US/domain-names/net-domain-names/index.xhtml |archive-date=13 December 2015 }}</ref>


==Registration==
==Registration==

Revision as of 04:41, 16 April 2024

This article is about the top-level domain. For the framework, see .NET. For other uses, see .net (disambiguation).

.net
.net
Introduced1 January 1985; 39 years ago (1985-01-01)
TLD typeGeneric top-level domain
StatusActive
RegistryVerisign
SponsorNone
Intended useNetwork infrastructure
Actual useISPs; miscellaneous sites; used sometimes when desired name is not available in .com
Registration restrictionsNone
StructureRegistrations at second level permitted
DocumentsRFC 1591; ICANN registry agreement
Dispute policiesUDRP
DNSSECYes
Registry websiteVerisign .net Registry

The domain name net is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) used in the Domain Name System of the Internet. The name is derived from the word network, indicating it was originally intended for organizations involved in networking technologies, such as Internet service providers and other infrastructure companies. However, there are no official restrictions and the domain is now a general-purpose namespace. It is still popular with network operators and the advertising sector,[1] and it is often treated as a better alternative to .com.

History

  1. Origins and Significance: The .NET domain has a rich heritage dating back to the early days of the internet. The term “net” stands for “network”, and this extension was initially intended for network-related services and organizations. Here’s how it all began:
    • In the 1980s, the internet was primarily managed by students and educators from universities. As internet usage surged, communication challenges arose.
    • To address these issues, a group called the Internet Assigned Numbers Authority (IANA) decided to categorize websites. Their goal was to make domain names easier to remember, recognize, and index.
    • The .NET domain emerged as one of the first top-level domains (TLDs) alongside .com and .org. It was specifically designated for network infrastructure, including internet service providers (ISPs) and companies involved in networking.
  2. Historical Whois Records: Since 1995, DomainTools has meticulously tracked the Whois history of millions of domains. Whois records contain essential information about domain ownership, registration, and changes over time. These records are stored in the DomainTools database and are accessible to subscription members[2].
  3. Continued Relevance: Despite the proliferation of newer TLDs, the .NET domain remains widely recognized and respected. Here are some key points:
    • Credibility: Being around since 1985, the .NET extension carries familiarity and credibility. It has stood the test of time and continues to be relevant.
    • Network Associations: While its original purpose was for network-related entities, today it is used by a diverse range of websites, including businesses, organizations, and personal projects.
    • Brand Protection: Companies use the .NET domain to protect their brand online and prevent fraudulent activities. By monitoring and safeguarding their trademarks, they save millions in potential lost revenue[3][4].

In summary, the .NET domain has a storied past, evolving from its network-centric origins to becoming a versatile TLD that bridges the digital landscape. Its enduring legacy underscores its importance in the ever-expanding web universe[5].

Registration

Registrations are processed via accredited registrars and internationalized domain names are also accepted.[6]

The first created .net domain name is nordu.net. It was created on 1 January 1985 according to the public records, and NORDUnet has used this domain name since 1985.[citation needed]

Net extension is the most preferred gTLD just after com. Total registered domain names with net extension are 13.4 million according to the Domain Name Industry Report published in March 2020, which publishes every quarter.

As of 2015, it is the fifth most popular top-level domain, after .com, .tk, .cn and .de.[7]

References

  1. ^ The Difference Between .com, .net, .org and Why We're About To See Many More Top-Level Domains, howtogeek.com
  2. ^ https://research.domaintools.com/research/whois-history/
  3. ^ https://bing.com/search?q=.net+domain+history
  4. ^ https://www.ionos.co.uk/digitalguide/domains/domain-extensions/what-is-a-net-domain/
  5. ^ https://www.domain.com/domains/tlds/net
  6. ^ How Internationalized Domain Names (IDNs) Work, verisigninc.com
  7. ^ "Verisign: The Domain Name Industry Brief March 2020" (PDF). Retrieved 13 May 2020.

External links

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