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Registry

A registry is the organisation that centrally administers a top-level domain and sets the rules for registration, deletion and deadlines. Examples: DENIC (.de), nic.at (.at), EURid (.eu).

How it differs: the registry administers the TLD centrally; a registrar is the provider through which end users register.

Example: the deletion rules for .de — such as the 30-day RGP — are set by the registry DENIC.

Related terms

RegistrarTLD (top-level domain)Auth code (AuthInfo)

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Registry rules and periods come from primary sources such as DENIC, nic.at or EURid — with source link and access date. Editorial review and sign-off are human, and economic affiliations are disclosed.

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