Our team has worked for many ccTLDs over the years. We know there is no such thing as a one size fits all Registry platform.
ccTLD.link, Uni Naming & Registry’s custom solution for ccTLDs, was built to combine the strength of an industry-leading Registry backend – exceeding ICANN requirements for the 27 gTLDs we currently operate – with the flexibility to address the specific needs of your Local Internet Community.
We know your ccTLD is essential to your country’s Internet users and has been running smoothly for years… but thanks to UNR’s specific set of tools, your extension could contribute to the security of your Internet users and enhance their online presence, leading to a wider adoption of the extension.
Grow and protect your local internet community while maintaining the stability of your Registry.
Thanks to our agreements with 200+ international Registrars, we can also facilitate the distribution of your extension beyond your country’s borders… and our modular backend can implement specific policies to differentiate between members of your local community and foreigners, including by devoting a specific sub-domain to the latter.
We have worked on the technical and policy side of 8 ccTLDs over the years. Our 27 TLDs have had 100% uptime since launch.
Think global, act local: our platform relies on the industry standards and best practices recommended by APTLD, CENTR and some the largest ccTLDs – some of which we have worked for, such as .FR, .VE and .EU – but we also speak your language, use your currency and support IDNs, both at the second and at the Top Level if you also run an IDN ccTLD.
Your ccTLD represents your country and, sometimes, its Government. Through our involvement with ICANN’s Government Advisory Committee, we have experience in navigating the complex relationship between pure technical issues and local policies. Whether or not your ccTLD uses a dedicated governmental sub-domain, our platform facilitates restricted registrations through a dedicated registrar module where you can verify and approve the supporting documentation from the requestor.
One ccTLD for all, or sub-domains for several categories? It’s your choice and it can evolve over time. Our platform can collect documentary evidence to help you validate registration in a specific sub-domain (e.g. .ac for school, .mil for military). We will also put our extensive experience at your service should you wish to migrate from the third level (example.co.cctld) to the second one (example.cctld), including by managing your Sunrise in cooperation with the Trademark Clearinghouse if necessary.
200+ international registrars are connected to our backend.
Growth does not mean your zone should attract bad actors. Through our long-time involvement with WIPO and domain name arbitration forums, we can help you implement URS and UDRP, and develop policies that will help keep your ccTLD growing clean. Moreover, thanks to our Extended Protection module, we can allow your Registry to protect Trademarks before they can be squatted, and create an additional revenue stream for your operations. Since we are connected to the TMCH, both you and your Registrars get an opportunity to reach out to Trademark holders, and let them know that your ccTLD is a safe zone… And we will of course leverage our relationship with the largest corporate Registrars to get the word out.
The savings you realize on our platform can go directly to your marketing budget. Through our sister companies, a retail and a corporate Registrar, we can also put our marketing expertise at the service of your ccTLD. Whether you want to beef up your local promotion efforts, or need to reach out to expatriate members of your local community, our team who sold domains for a cumulative value of more than $500 Millions over the years, is here to help.
In short, our modular, flexible, and reliable platform allows your registry to evolve easily over time.
Totaling 50+ years of experience in the domain name space, our team has built our platform around industry standards – we helped create BIND, the most widely used Domain Name System (DNS) software on the Internet – and Open Source modules to guarantee flexibility and stability. Our platform has been tried and tested for our 26 gTLDs and the .ky ccTLD who all enjoy 100% uptime through millions of queries per second. We believe our efforts should benefit the wider community and would love to help you on your journey… We’ve been there!
UNR’s goal is to provide your extension with the necessary tools to evolve your way, while you stay firmly in the driver’s seat. From community-based to fully standalone and customized, our flexible business model allows you to pick the solution that works for your ccTLD and to focus on your Internet Community. Generate additional revenue over time according to your needs, with no upfront investment.
It all starts with a conversation
Our technical platform can advantageously compare with any other in the industry, but we have developed it with maximal flexibility so you can use it your way, to address your own issues, answer your own specific needs and reach your goals. Just tell us what they are, we are happy to help!