Verisign as a Domain Name Registry

Verisign operates the authoritative registry of .com, .net, .name, and .cc domain names, and offers registry services for a range of additional domain names, including internationalized domain names (IDNs).

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A Globally Scalable, Reliable, and Resilient Resolution and Registration System

Every day, billions of consumers and businesses rely on Verisign for trillions of dollars in global ecommerce and worldwide communications.

Trusted provider of key internet infrastructure services for the networked world

Verisign invests continuously to build and innovate this infrastructure, which is the most technically sophisticated of its kind, and has delivered 100 percent Domain Name System (DNS) availability for .com for more than 28 years without interruption.

Delivering unmatched performance in DNS services

  • We provide the routing support for approximately 170 million domain names ending with .com and .net, as well as other TLDs ending in .name, .cc, and .edu—processing an average of more than 400 billion DNS transactions each day.

  • More than half of the world's DNS hosts rely on the Verisign .com and .net infrastructure.

  • We manage relationships with approximately 3,000 ICANN-accredited registrars who generate millions of registry transactions daily.

  • For decades, we have continuously invested to build and evolve the proprietary infrastructure that powers the .com and .net TLD, which is the most technically sophisticated of its kind.
  • We operate a large, globally distributed registry operation, made up of hundreds of technical sites spread across 60+ nations on six continents.
  • We continuously monitor DNS queries to identify growing and emerging markets that require expanded infrastructure services to enhance reliability and responsiveness.
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Striving to enable the full potential of the internet

  • Our commitment to research and development of critical internet infrastructure helps enable the internet to keep pace with the world’s increasing reliance on web-based applications and internet-connected devices.

  • We have developed complementary services and tools to help registrars find and register more domain names that their customers value. Our global support team is available 24/7 to assist in numerous languages.

  • We share our expertise in evolving trends by making data about the .com and .net zones publicly available, and actively contribute to community policy and internet standards development.

  • We are committed to enable companies and consumers to expand their online presence and engage in communications and e-commerce on the internet.