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Registry

A registry operates the authoritative database for a TLD.

Last updated July 24, 2026

Quick summary

Term: Registry
Plain-English definition: A registry operates the authoritative database for a TLD.
Technical definition: A registry operates the authoritative database for a TLD.
Commonly confused with: Related domain, DNS, registrar, API, or agent-infrastructure terms.
Related terms: Registrar, TLD, EPP

Definition

A registry operates the authoritative database for a TLD.

Why it matters

Registries set many TLD-specific rules, availability checks, and lifecycle behaviors.

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