.got

Overview

• .got is a generic top-level domain (gTLD) delegated to the DNS Root Zone under ICANN's New gTLD Program.
• The string is managed by Amazon; the registry operator is listed as Neustar.
• Amazon stated the gTLD is intended to provide a dedicated platform for stable and secure online communication and interaction.

History

• The .got string was revealed during ICANN's New gTLD application process (Reveal Day: 13 June 2012).
• .got was delegated to the Root Zone on 5 December 2015.
• The entry is categorized as a Technology gTLD and shows Amazon as the manager with Neustar as the registry operator.

Usage and Audience

• Amazon's stated intention for .got is to provide a unique platform for stable and secure online communication and interaction.
• Management and enforcement of .got policy responsibilities are assigned to Amazon's Intellectual Property group, which will develop and maintain a Domain Management Policy covering eligibility, allocation, license terms, and dispute resolution.
• According to Amazon's application statements, all domains in the .got registry will remain the property of Amazon, and Amazon reserves the right to revoke licenses for violations of the Domain Management Policy.

Registration Rules

• The applicant described a four-step registration process:
  • Eligibility Confirmation
  • Naming Convention Check
  • Acceptable Use Review
  • Registration
• Policy details provided by Amazon indicate:
  • The Domain Management Policy defines eligibility rules, domain allocation, license terms for use of .got names, and dispute resolution procedures.
  • Amazon will update the Domain Management Policy as needed to reflect business goals and applicable ICANN consensus policies.
  • All .got domain names are to remain owned by Amazon; licenses to use names may be revoked if policy violations occur.

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domain:       GOT

organisation: Amazon Registry Services, Inc.
address:      410 Terry Avenue North
address:      Seattle WA 98109
address:      United States of America (the)

contact:      administrative
name:         Program Manager, Registry
organisation: Amazon Registry Services, Inc.
address:      410 Terry Avenue North
address:      Seattle WA 98109
address:      United States of America (the)
phone:        +1 206 646 5990
fax-no:       +1 206 946 7702
e-mail:       arsi-rzm@amazon.com

contact:      technical
name:         TLD Registry Services Technical
organisation: Nominet
address:      Minerva House
address:      Edmund Halley Road
address:      Oxford Science Park
address:      Oxford OX4 4DQ
address:      United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (the)
phone:        +44.1865332211
e-mail:       registrytechnical@nominet.uk

nserver:      DNS1.NIC.GOT 213.248.218.68 2a01:618:402:0:0:0:0:68
nserver:      DNS2.NIC.GOT 103.49.82.68 2401:fd80:402:0:0:0:0:68
nserver:      DNS3.NIC.GOT 213.248.222.68 2a01:618:406:0:0:0:0:68
nserver:      DNS4.NIC.GOT 2401:fd80:406:0:0:0:0:68 43.230.50.68
nserver:      DNSA.NIC.GOT 156.154.100.3 2001:502:ad09:0:0:0:0:3
nserver:      DNSB.NIC.GOT 156.154.101.3 2001:502:2eda:0:0:0:0:3
nserver:      DNSC.NIC.GOT 156.154.102.3 2610:a1:1009:0:0:0:0:3
nserver:      DNSD.NIC.GOT 156.154.103.3 2610:a1:1010:0:0:0:0:3
ds-rdata:     4355 8 2 8b11d5875a3202ed7faae05a5eab67057eca0d5bdb62875c5203b6cbb011c50a

whois:        

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: http://www.nic.got

created:      2015-11-12
changed:      2025-02-14
source:       IANA