ICANN
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers coordinates unique Internet identifiers and performs the IANA functions through its affiliate PTI. It also oversees agreements and policy processes for much of the domain-name ecosystem.
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4 definitions associated with DNS governance.
Registrant
The person or organization that holds registration rights for a domain name under a registry and registrar agreement.
Registrar
An organization accredited or authorized to register domain names for customers and submit data to a registry. Registrar account security is critical because compromise can change delegation and DNSSEC data.
Registry
The operator and database for a top-level domain or other registration zone. It maintains delegations and registration data submitted through registrars or direct processes.