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Registry Agreement

A Registry Agreement is a contract between [[icann|ICANN]] and a [[registry-operator|registry operator]] that defines the terms and conditions for operating a [[tld|TLD]]. It covers pricing, security requirements, WHOIS obligations, and renewal terms.

Example

VeriSign's Registry Agreement for .com allows wholesale price increases of up to 7% annually, renewed through 2030.

Referenced in Guides

New gTLD Landscape

What Are New gTLDs?

 New gTLD Landscape

New gTLD Failures and Lessons Learned

 New gTLD Landscape

How gTLD Registries Operate

 New gTLD Landscape

Geographic New gTLDs: City and Regional Extensions

 New gTLD Landscape

New gTLD Pricing Guide

 New gTLD Landscape

ICANN's Role in the New gTLD Program

 ICANN 2026: Next Round

ICANN New gTLD Program 2026: Complete Overview

 ICANN 2026: Next Round

How to Apply for a New gTLD in 2026

 ICANN 2026: Next Round

Cost of Applying for a New TLD: Full Breakdown

 ICANN 2026: Next Round

ICANN 2026 Timeline: Key Dates and Milestones

 ICANN 2026: Next Round

Who Can Apply for a New TLD? Eligibility Requirements

 ICANN 2026: Next Round

String Contention: When Multiple Parties Want the Same TLD

 ICANN 2026: Next Round

Should Your Company Apply for a Brand TLD?

 ICANN 2026: Next Round

Post-Delegation: Running a TLD Registry

 Brand & Corporate TLDs

What Is a Brand TLD? The Complete Guide

 Brand & Corporate TLDs

Companies With Their Own TLDs: The Complete List

 Brand & Corporate TLDs

Google's TLD Empire: .google, .app, .dev, .page

 Brand & Corporate TLDs

Failed Brand TLDs: Expensive Lessons

 Brand & Corporate TLDs

Brand TLD ROI: Is $185K+ Worth It?

 Brand & Corporate TLDs

Case Study: The .amazon Battle