domännamnsregister

A domännamnsregister, often translated as a domain name registry, is an organization responsible for managing the registration and assignment of domain names within a specific top-level domain (TLD). For example, the registry for the .se TLD is IIS (Internetstiftelsen i Sverige), and for the .uk TLD, it is Nominet. Registries maintain a central database of all registered domain names under their TLD and the associated technical information, such as IP addresses.

When an individual or organization wants to register a domain name, such as example.se, they typically interact with a domain name registrar. Registrars are accredited by the registry and act as intermediaries, selling domain names to end-users. The registrar submits the registration request to the registry, which then updates its database. Registries also play a crucial role in the Domain Name System (DNS) by providing the authoritative data for their TLD, ensuring that when someone types a domain name into their browser, it can be translated into the correct IP address. They set policies for domain name registration and management within their TLD, including rules for dispute resolution and renewal processes.