A domain name registry is a database of all registered domain names and the associated IP addresses in a particular top-level domain (TLD).
The registry is responsible for managing the registration and assignment of domain names within the TLD, ensuring that each domain name is unique and preventing conflicts. It also regulates and enforces policies for registering and using domain names within the TLD. The organization or company that operates the registry is typically authorized by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
Duties of Domain Registry:
1. Maintains a database of all registered domain names
2. Associates each domain name with its corresponding IP address
3. Responsible for managing the registration and assignment of domain names within a specific TLD (e.g. .com, .org, .edu)
4. Ensures the unique use of domain names and prevents conflicts
5. Regulates and enforces policies for registering and using domain names within the TLD
6. Typically operated by a designated organization or company that has been authorized by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN).
Qatar Domain Name Registry
Qatar Domain Name Registry is the organization responsible for managing the registration and assignment of domain names within the .county code top-level domain (TLD) - qa, .com.qa so on, in Qatar. It is a government-owned entity that operates under the Qatar Communications Regulatory Authority (CRA).
QDNR's main role is to ensure the unique use of domain names within the .qa TLD and to prevent conflicts. It also regulates and enforces policies for registering and using domain names within the TLD.
QDNR also offers services such as domain name renewal, transfer of domain name ownership, and domain name protection services.
