gTLD
A gTLD is a generic domain extension not associated with a specific country, such as .com, .org, .net, or newer extensions like .app, .blog, or .xyz.
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Transfer
Transfer is a term you'll encounter frequently. It refers to the process of changing the registrant or registrar of a specific domain name. There are two main types of transfers in the domain na...
Portfolio
A portfolio refers to the collection of domain names that an investor currently owns. The size and quality of a domain name portfolio can vary greatly depending on the investor's strategy. Some ...
Registry
TLD operator
TLS
TLS is a cryptographic protocol designed to provide secure communications over a computer network. It's the successor to Secure Sockets Layer (SSL). When a domain uses TLS, it means that data se...
End User
Final buyer for domain use
ICANN 60-Day Rule
\nThe rule, in place for the protection of the domain owner, states that a registrar may deny a request for a transfer of a newly registered domain to another registrar if within 60 days of initial...