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Revision [3850]

Last edited on 2016-12-16 16:42:56 by TheoB
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Please look here: RegisteringATLD
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The first thing you have to do is to make sure that no prior claim exists on the particular TLD in which you are interested. To do this, perform a quick search of the internet for it.
If the TLD is unclaimed, the next thing is to decide whether or not you want it to be an OpenNIC TLD. OpenNIC has some very specific and strict rules which regulate the way OpenNIC TLDs may be operated. Most importantly is the universal requirement that all OpenNIC TLDs must be governed democratically, with each domain registrant receiving a single vote. A vote of the "membership" of a TLD is always binding. Therefore, an OpenNIC TLD does not belong to any one person or group, but rather to the community of its users. Also, the TLD manager must provide a dedicated always-on Tier 1 OpenNIC nameserver, as well as manage domain registration and maintenance.
If you are unable or unwilling to abide by these rules, then OpenNIC is not for you.
If you are willing to...
- manage a TLD which will be governed by its users,
- manage a TLD which will always be subject to any binding vote of the entire OpenNIC membership,
- provide a Tier 1 nameserver,
- coordinate registry functions,
- make all zone data for your TLD freely available
then you may wish to propose your TLD for inclusion in the OpenNIC root.
To do so you must write a description of the TLD, and of its proposed use, and any restrictions on secondary domain ownership, use, transfer and content. It is probably a good idea to specifically address how disputes will be resolved, as well as the role of trademark/copyright in deciding disputes, since these issues are of concern to the OpenNIC membership. This document, which need be no more than a page or two, but can be longer, is called a "charter". Submit your charter to the OpenNIC Discuss mailing list (see MailingLists). Your proposal will be debated at length, and, if it is interesting to enough of the OpenNIC membership it will be brought to a vote. If the result is positive, then your TLD will be included in the OpenNIC root, and your will become an OpenNIC TLD manager. Good luck!
On a final note, we recommend that before you go to the trouble of preparing a formal TLD charter, that you post an informal query to the mailing list. You will probably get quite a bit of feedback, which will help in the preparation of your charter.

Revision [3834]

Edited on 2016-12-04 21:04:36 by TheoB [Added a direct link to the creating TLDs page]
Additions:
If you are looking to propose a new TLD under OpenNIC, please see this wiki page: CreatingNewTLDs
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If you are looking to propose a new TLD under OpenNIC, please see "How do I register a new TLD?" on this page.

Revision [3458]

Edited on 2014-12-23 10:18:02 by CalumMcAlinden [Added a direct link to the creating TLDs page]
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======What is OpenNIC?======
Users of OpenNIC DNS servers, in addition to resolving host names in the Legacy ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) root, can resolve host names in OpenNIC operated namespaces as well as in the namespaces with which we have peering agreements.
==Can I register .com/.net/.org domain names through OpenNIC?==
No. OpenNIC provides a democratically governed alternative to the traditional Top-Level Domain registries; we do not register non-OpenNIC Top Level Domains, such as .com, .net, and .org.
If the TLD is unclaimed, the next thing is to decide whether or not you want it to be an OpenNIC TLD. OpenNIC has some very specific and strict rules which regulate the way OpenNIC TLDs may be operated. Most importantly is the universal requirement that all OpenNIC TLDs must be governed democratically, with each domain registrant receiving a single vote. A vote of the "membership" of a TLD is always binding. Therefore, an OpenNIC TLD does not belong to any one person or group, but rather to the community of its users. Also, the TLD manager must provide a dedicated always-on Tier 1 OpenNIC nameserver, as well as manage domain registration and maintenance.
If you are unable or unwilling to abide by these rules, then OpenNIC is not for you.
Deletions:
======What is the OpenNIC?======
Users of the OpenNIC DNS servers, in addition to resolving host names in the Legacy ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) root, can resolve host names in OpenNIC operated namespaces as well as in the namespaces with which we have peering agreements.
==Can I register .com/.net/.org domain names through the OpenNIC?==
No. The OpenNIC provides a democratically governed alternative to the traditional Top-Level Domain registries; we do not register non-OpenNIC Top Level Domains, such as .com, .net, and .org.
If the TLD is unclaimed, the next thing is to decide whether or not you want it to be an OpenNIC TLD. The OpenNIC has some very specific and strict rules which regulate the way OpenNIC TLDs may be operated. Most importantly is the universal requirement that all OpenNIC TLDs must be governed democratically, with each domain registrant receiving a single vote. A vote of the "membership" of a TLD is always binding. Therefore, an OpenNIC TLD does not belong to any one person or group, but rather to the community of its users. Also, the TLD manager must provide a dedicated always-on Tier 1 OpenNIC nameserver, as well as manage domain registration and maintenance.
If you are unable or unwilling to abide by these rules, then the OpenNIC is not for you.

Revision [3457]

Edited on 2014-12-23 10:15:47 by CalumMcAlinden [updated out of date info; cleaned up grammar]
Additions:
OpenNIC is a user owned and controlled Network Information Center offering a democratic, non-national alternative to the traditional Top-Level Domain registries.
Users of the OpenNIC DNS servers, in addition to resolving host names in the Legacy ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) root, can resolve host names in OpenNIC operated namespaces as well as in the namespaces with which we have peering agreements.
==Who makes up OpenNIC?==
Membership in OpenNIC is open to every user of the Internet. All decisions are made either by a democratically elected administrator or through a direct ballot of the interested members. All decisions within OpenNIC, regardless of how they are made, are appealable to a vote of the general membership.
==How did OpenNIC start?==
An article was posted on [[http://kuro5hin.org kuro5hin.org]] on June 1, 2000, advocating the need for a democratically governed Domain Name System (DNS). Out of the resulting discussion, OpenNIC was born.
==How can I contact OpenNIC and/or its members?==
See OpenNICNamespaces for contact info.
OpenNIC has not yet evaluated nor does it hold a formal position on the current/future [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposed_top-level_domain ICANN TLDs]].
==What TLDs are operated by OpenNIC?==
A detailed list of TLDs operated by OpenNIC can be found on the OpenNICNamespaces page.
For step-by-step instructions on resolving OpenNIC domains, please see ConfiguringYourComputer.
To register a domain under one of the OpenNIC Top Level Domains (TLDs) please visit the appropriate registration site listed on the OpenNICNamespaces page.
If you are looking to propose a new TLD under OpenNIC, please see "How do I register a new TLD?" on this page.
No. The OpenNIC provides a democratically governed alternative to the traditional Top-Level Domain registries; we do not register non-OpenNIC Top Level Domains, such as .com, .net, and .org.
If the TLD is unclaimed, the next thing is to decide whether or not you want it to be an OpenNIC TLD. The OpenNIC has some very specific and strict rules which regulate the way OpenNIC TLDs may be operated. Most importantly is the universal requirement that all OpenNIC TLDs must be governed democratically, with each domain registrant receiving a single vote. A vote of the "membership" of a TLD is always binding. Therefore, an OpenNIC TLD does not belong to any one person or group, but rather to the community of its users. Also, the TLD manager must provide a dedicated always-on Tier 1 OpenNIC nameserver, as well as manage domain registration and maintenance.
If you are unable or unwilling to abide by these rules, then the OpenNIC is not for you.
If you are willing to...
- manage a TLD which will be governed by its users,
- manage a TLD which will always be subject to any binding vote of the entire OpenNIC membership,
- provide a Tier 1 nameserver,
- coordinate registry functions,
- make all zone data for your TLD freely available
then you may wish to propose your TLD for inclusion in the OpenNIC root.
To do so you must write a description of the TLD, and of its proposed use, and any restrictions on secondary domain ownership, use, transfer and content. It is probably a good idea to specifically address how disputes will be resolved, as well as the role of trademark/copyright in deciding disputes, since these issues are of concern to the OpenNIC membership. This document, which need be no more than a page or two, but can be longer, is called a "charter". Submit your charter to the OpenNIC Discuss mailing list (see MailingLists). Your proposal will be debated at length, and, if it is interesting to enough of the OpenNIC membership it will be brought to a vote. If the result is positive, then your TLD will be included in the OpenNIC root, and your will become an OpenNIC TLD manager. Good luck!
Deletions:
OpenNIC is a user owned and controlled Network Information Center offering a democratic, non-national, alternative to the traditional Top-Level Domain registries.
Users of the OpenNIC DNS servers, in addition to resolving host names in the Legacy U.S. Government DNS, can resolve host names in the OpenNIC operated namespaces as well as in the namespaces with which we have peering agreements.
==Who makes up the OpenNIC?==
Membership in the OpenNIC is open to every user of the Internet. All decisions are made either by a democratically elected administrator or through a direct ballot of the interested members and all decisions, regardless of how they are made, within OpenNIC are appealable to a vote of the general membership.
==How did the OpenNIC get its start?==
An article was posted on [[http://kuro5hin.org kuro5hin.org]] on June 1, 2000, advocating the need for a democratically governed Domain Name System (DNS). Out of the resulting discussion, the OpenNIC was born.
==How can I contact the OpenNIC and/or its members?==
See OpenNICNamespaces for contact info. Generally, you can visit http://www.opennic.[TLD] or email hostmaster@opennic.[TLD] (e.g. http://www.opennic.geek and hostmaster@opennic.geek).
OpenNIC has not yet evaluated nor does it hold a formal position on the future [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposed_top-level_domain ICANN TLDs]].
==What TLDs are operated by the OpenNIC?==
Currently, the OpenNIC operates the .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, .parody, .bbs, .fur, .free, .ing, .dyn, .gopher, .micro, and .pirate Top Level Domains. OpenNIC also cooperatively operates the shared TLD .glue, which is shared among alternative domain name systems.
See OpenNICNamespaces for the current list.
For step-by-step instructions on resolving OpenNIC domains, please see http://www.opennicproject.org/configure-your-dns/
To register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody, please see OpenNICNamespaces for a list of whom to contact. Please be aware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).
No. The OpenNIC provides a democratically goverened alternative to the traditional Top-Level Domain registries; we do not register non-OpenNIC Top Level Domains, such as .com, .net, and .org.
However, you may register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody; please see OpenNICNamespaces for a list of whom to contact. Please be aware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).
If the TLD string is unclaimed, the next thing is to decide whether or not you want it to be an OpenNIC TLD. The OpenNIC has some very specific and strict rules which regulate the way OpenNIC TLDs may be operated. Most importantly is the universal requirement that all OpenNIC TLDs must be governed democratically, with each domain registrant receiving a single vote. A vote of the "membership" of a TLD is always binding. Therefore, an OpenNIC TLD does not belong to any one person or group, but rather to the community of its users. Also, the TLD manager must provide a dedicated always-on Tier 1 OpenNIC nameserver, as well as manage domain registration and maintenance.
If you are unable or unwilling to abide by these rules, then the OpenNIC is not for you. There are a number of other root systems on the internet today. We recommend that you investigate alt-dns, or the Open Root Server Confedation as possible systems in which you might wish to home your TLD.
If you are happy to manage a TLD which will be governed by its users, according to OpenNIC;s understanding of the term, and which will always be subject to any binding vote of the entire OpenNIC membership, if you are willing to provide a Tier 1 nameserver, and coordinate registry functions, and if you are willing to make all zone data for your TLD freely available, the you may wish to propose your TLD for inclusion in the OpenNIC root.
To do so you must write a description of the TLD, and of its proposed use, and any restrictions on secondary domain ownership, use, transfer and content. It is probably a good idea to specifically address how disputes will be resolved, as well as the role of trademark/copyright in deciding disputes, since these issues are of concern to the OpenNIC membership. This document, which need be no more than a page or two, but can be longer, is called a "charter". Submit your charter to the OpenNIC Discuss mailing list [see http://opennicproject.org/help for instructions on joining the list]. Your proposal will be debated at length, and, if it is interesting to enough of the OpenNIC membership it will be brought to a vote. If the result of positive, then your TLD will be included in the OpenNIC root, and your will become and OpenNIC TLD manager. Good luck!

Revision [3396]

Edited on 2014-08-24 07:28:18 by CalumMcAlinden [updated out of date info; cleaned up grammar]
Additions:
An article was posted on [[http://kuro5hin.org kuro5hin.org]] on June 1, 2000, advocating the need for a democratically governed Domain Name System (DNS). Out of the resulting discussion, the OpenNIC was born.
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An article was posted on [[http://Kuro5hin.org]] on June 1, 2000, advocating the need for a democratically governed Domain Name System (DNS). Out of the resulting discussion, the OpenNIC was born.

Revision [3394]

Edited on 2014-08-24 07:27:54 by CalumMcAlinden [updated out of date info; cleaned up grammar]
Additions:
An article was posted on [[http://Kuro5hin.org]] on June 1, 2000, advocating the need for a democratically governed Domain Name System (DNS). Out of the resulting discussion, the OpenNIC was born.
Deletions:
An article was posted on [[Kuro5hin.org]] on June 1, 2000, advocating the need for a democratically governed Domain Name System (DNS). Out of the resulting discussion, the OpenNIC was born.

Revision [3193]

Edited on 2014-06-20 14:59:56 by CalumMcAlinden [updated out of date info; cleaned up grammar]
Additions:
To do so you must write a description of the TLD, and of its proposed use, and any restrictions on secondary domain ownership, use, transfer and content. It is probably a good idea to specifically address how disputes will be resolved, as well as the role of trademark/copyright in deciding disputes, since these issues are of concern to the OpenNIC membership. This document, which need be no more than a page or two, but can be longer, is called a "charter". Submit your charter to the OpenNIC Discuss mailing list [see http://opennicproject.org/help for instructions on joining the list]. Your proposal will be debated at length, and, if it is interesting to enough of the OpenNIC membership it will be brought to a vote. If the result of positive, then your TLD will be included in the OpenNIC root, and your will become and OpenNIC TLD manager. Good luck!
On a final note, we recommend that before you go to the trouble of preparing a formal TLD charter, that you post an informal query to the mailing list. You will probably get quite a bit of feedback, which will help in the preparation of your charter.
Deletions:
To do so you must write a description of the TLD, and of its proposed use, and any restrictions on secondary domain ownership, use, transfer and content. It is probably a good idea to specifically address how disputes will be resolved, as well as the role of trademark/copyright in deciding disputes, since these issues are of concern to the OpenNIC membership. This document, which need be no more than a page or two, but can be longer, is called a "charter". Submit your charter to both the OpenNIC forum website [http://www.opennic.glue] and to the OpenNIC Discuss mailing list [see http://opennicproject.org/help for instructions on joining the list]. Your proposal will be debated at length, and, if it is interesting to enough of the OpenNIC membership it will be brought to a vote. If the result of positive, then your TLD will be included in the OpenNIC root, and your will become and OpenNIC TLD manager. Good luck!
On a final note, we recommend that before you go to the trouble of preparing a formal TLD charter, that you post an informal query to the forum site and to the mailing list. You will probably get quite a bit of feedback, which will help in the preparation of your charter.

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Edited on 2014-06-20 14:54:08 by CalumMcAlinden [updated out of date info; cleaned up grammar]
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Tier2ServerConfig has instructions for configuring BIND, djbdns, and Windows DNS Server to resolve OpenNIC domains.
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http://opennicproject.org/en/client_setup.html has instructions for configuring BIND, djbdns, and Windows DNS Server to resolve OpenNIC domains.

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Edited on 2014-06-20 14:50:21 by CalumMcAlinden [updated out of date info; cleaned up grammar]
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A project like OpenNIC, however, requires much more than technical expertise. The social and legal issues are at least as important as, and probably much more complicated than, the technical issues. This list is for those discussions as well. If traffic starts to be a problem with a single discussion list, this list will be broken into several separate lists by topic. Until then this is the appropriate venue for anything pertaining to OpenNIC.
OpenNIC currently recognizes and peers all of the existing ICANN TLDs (.com, .uk, etc.). Therefore, if you configure your computer to resolve OpenNIC domains, you'll also be able to resolve all of the ICANN TLDs automatically.
For step-by-step instructions on resolving OpenNIC domains, please see http://www.opennicproject.org/configure-your-dns/
Deletions:
A project like OpenNIC, however, requires much more than technical expertise. The social and legal issues are at least as important as, and probably much more complicated than, the technical issues. This list is for those discussions as well. If traffic starts to be a problem with a single discussion list, this list will be broken into several seperate lists by topic. Until then this is the appropriate venue for anything pertaining to OpenNIC.
OpenNIC currently reconizes and peers all of the existing ICANN TLDs (.com, .uk, etc.). Therefore, if you configure your computer to resolve OpenNIC domains, you'll also be able to resolve all of the ICANN TLDs automatically.
For step-by-step instructions on resolving OpenNIC domains, please see http://www.opennicproject.org/start-here/51-migrate-to-opennic

Revision [3190]

Edited on 2014-06-20 14:46:11 by CalumMcAlinden [added .pirate]
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Currently, the OpenNIC operates the .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, .parody, .bbs, .fur, .free, .ing, .dyn, .gopher, .micro, and .pirate Top Level Domains. OpenNIC also cooperatively operates the shared TLD .glue, which is shared among alternative domain name systems.
Deletions:
Currently, the OpenNIC operates the .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, .parody, .bbs, .fur, .free, .ing, .dyn,.gopher, and .micro Top Level Domains. OpenNIC also cooperatively operates the shared TLD .glue, which is shared among alternative domain name systems.

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Edited on 2013-11-17 06:13:30 by alex24 [added .pirate]
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[[FAQES Español]]

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Edited on 2012-03-11 10:26:44 by BryonEldridge [added .pirate]
Additions:
Currently, the OpenNIC operates the .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, .parody, .bbs, .fur, .free, .ing, .dyn,.gopher, and .micro Top Level Domains. OpenNIC also cooperatively operates the shared TLD .glue, which is shared among alternative domain name systems.
Deletions:
Currently, the OpenNIC operates the .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, .parody, .bbs, .fur, .free, .ing, .dyn and .gopher Top Level Domains. OpenNIC also cooperatively operates the shared TLD .glue, which is shared among alternative domain name systems.

Revision [2251]

Edited on 2010-12-19 14:30:56 by BryonEldridge [update: What is OpenNIC's relationship with the other alternative roots and ICANN?]
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OpenNIC currently reconizes and peers all of the existing ICANN TLDs (.com, .uk, etc.). Therefore, if you configure your computer to resolve OpenNIC domains, you'll also be able to resolve all of the ICANN TLDs automatically.
OpenNIC has not yet evaluated nor does it hold a formal position on the future [[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Proposed_top-level_domain ICANN TLDs]].
To register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody, please see OpenNICNamespaces for a list of whom to contact. Please be aware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).
Deletions:
OpenNIC currently reconizes and peers the existing ICANN TLDs .com, .net, .org, and all two-letter country code TLDs (e.g. .uk); the future ICANN TLD .info; .mil, .edu, .int, and .gov; and all AlterNIC and Pacific Root TLDs. Therefore, if you configure your computer to resolve OpenNIC domains, you'll also be able to resolve all of the above automatically.
OpenNIC has not yet evaluated nor does it hold a formal position on the future ICANN TLD's .aero, .coop, .museum, .name, and .pro.
The OpenNIC membership has voted explicitly to reject ICANN's introduction of the collider TLD .biz, and does not recognize .biz domain names registered through ICANN registrars. By introducing a collider TLD, ICANN has brought instability into the domain name system; see the FAQ entry on the .biz dispute for more info.
To register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody, please see OpenNICNamespaces for a list of whom to contact. Please be a ware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).

Revision [2245]

Edited on 2010-12-18 13:08:41 by BarkerJr [fix link]
Additions:
For step-by-step instructions on resolving OpenNIC domains, please see http://www.opennicproject.org/start-here/51-migrate-to-opennic
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For step-by-step instructions on resolving OpenNIC domains, please see http://opennicproject.org/en/client_setup.html

Revision [1812]

Edited on 2008-11-14 13:16:06 by BrianKoontz [Removed bad link]
Additions:
An article was posted on [[Kuro5hin.org]] on June 1, 2000, advocating the need for a democratically governed Domain Name System (DNS). Out of the resulting discussion, the OpenNIC was born.
Deletions:
An article was posted on [[Kuro5hin.org]] on June 1, 2000, advocating the need for a democratically governed Domain Name System (DNS). Out of the resulting discussion, the OpenNIC was born. The OpenNIC archives can be found at http://nonish.net/OpenNIC/.

Revision [1758]

Edited on 2008-09-08 20:02:49 by JulianDemarchi [Fixed dead link]
Additions:
To do so you must write a description of the TLD, and of its proposed use, and any restrictions on secondary domain ownership, use, transfer and content. It is probably a good idea to specifically address how disputes will be resolved, as well as the role of trademark/copyright in deciding disputes, since these issues are of concern to the OpenNIC membership. This document, which need be no more than a page or two, but can be longer, is called a "charter". Submit your charter to both the OpenNIC forum website [http://www.opennic.glue] and to the OpenNIC Discuss mailing list [see http://opennicproject.org/help for instructions on joining the list]. Your proposal will be debated at length, and, if it is interesting to enough of the OpenNIC membership it will be brought to a vote. If the result of positive, then your TLD will be included in the OpenNIC root, and your will become and OpenNIC TLD manager. Good luck!
Deletions:
To do so you must write a description of the TLD, and of its proposed use, and any restrictions on secondary domain ownership, use, transfer and content. It is probably a good idea to specifically address how disputes will be resolved, as well as the role of trademark/copyright in deciding disputes, since these issues are of concern to the OpenNIC membership. This document, which need be no more than a page or two, but can be longer, is called a "charter". Submit your charter to both the OpenNIC forum website [http://www.opennic.glue] and to the OpenNIC Discuss mailing list [see http://opennicproject.org/en/contacts.html for instructions on joining the list]. Your proposal will be debated at length, and, if it is interesting to enough of the OpenNIC membership it will be brought to a vote. If the result of positive, then your TLD will be included in the OpenNIC root, and your will become and OpenNIC TLD manager. Good luck!

Revision [1757]

Edited on 2008-09-08 20:01:06 by JulianDemarchi [fixed spelling]
Additions:
If you are unable or unwilling to abide by these rules, then the OpenNIC is not for you. There are a number of other root systems on the internet today. We recommend that you investigate alt-dns, or the Open Root Server Confedation as possible systems in which you might wish to home your TLD.
Deletions:
If you are unable or unwilling to abide by these rules, then the OpenNIC is not for you. There are a number of other root systemson the internet today, many of which peer TLD data with us. We recommend that you investigate alt-dns, or the Oper Root Server Confedation as possible systems in which you might wish to home your TLD.

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Edited on 2008-09-08 19:57:51 by JulianDemarchi [added new OpenNIC TLDs]
Additions:
Currently, the OpenNIC operates the .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, .parody, .bbs, .fur, .free, .ing, .dyn and .gopher Top Level Domains. OpenNIC also cooperatively operates the shared TLD .glue, which is shared among alternative domain name systems.
Deletions:
Currently, the OpenNIC operates the .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, .parody, .bbs, .fur, .free and .ing Top Level Domains. OpenNIC also cooperatively operates the shared TLD .glue, which is shared among alternative domain name systems.

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Edited on 2008-09-08 19:36:34 by JulianDemarchi [added new mailing list subscribe info]
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Subscribe by sending 'subscribe discuss' in the body of an email to: discuss@lists.opennicproject.org
Deletions:
To subscribe, send an email to "discuss-subscribe@opennic.glue" (or "discuss-subscribe@lists.opennicporject.org" if you're not using OpenDNS already) containing no text. You will receive an email requesting confirmation from "discuss-request@lists.opennicproject.org". Reply as it instructs. At this point you can post to the list by sending email to "discuss@opennic.glue".

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Edited on 2008-09-08 19:35:07 by JulianDemarchi [we have no annoucement mailing list yet.]
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Soon to come I hope!
To receive general announcements and updates, you can subscribe to the OpenNIC-announce mailing list.
To subscribe, send an email to "majordomo@opennic.glue" (or "majordomo@opennic.unrated.net" if you're not using OpenDNS already) containing the text "subscribe announce". You will receive an email requesting confirmation from "majordomo@scheherazade.devnull.net". Don't be surprised; that's the mail list server's base name. Reply as it instructs. You will now receive announcements about the Project just as often as we can come up with things to announce.
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Revision [1753]

Edited on 2008-09-04 18:45:27 by JulianDemarchi [Removed legacy information. We now have no peering agreements]
Additions:
Users of the OpenNIC DNS servers, in addition to resolving host names in the Legacy U.S. Government DNS, can resolve host names in the OpenNIC operated namespaces as well as in the namespaces with which we have peering agreements.
Deletions:
Users of the OpenNIC DNS servers, in addition to resolving host names in the Legacy U.S. Government DNS, can resolve host names in the OpenNIC operated namespaces as well as in the namespaces with which we have peering agreements (at this time those are ""AlterNIC"" and The Pacific Root).

Revision [1752]

Edited on 2008-09-04 18:43:51 by JulianDemarchi [Fixed grama(not that i have any)]
Additions:
OpenNIC is a user owned and controlled Network Information Center offering a democratic, non-national, alternative to the traditional Top-Level Domain registries.
Deletions:
The OpenNIC is a user owned and controlled Network Information Center offering a democratic, non-national, alternative to the traditional Top-Level Domain registries.

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Edited on 2008-06-08 22:00:13 by JulianDemarchi [Removed draft heading]
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<<======DRAFT======<<::c::

Revision [1541]

Edited on 2008-06-08 22:00:00 by JulianDemarchi [fixed registering a tld part]
Additions:
The first thing you have to do is to make sure that no prior claim exists on the particular TLD in which you are interested. To do this, perform a quick search of the internet for it.
If you are unable or unwilling to abide by these rules, then the OpenNIC is not for you. There are a number of other root systemson the internet today, many of which peer TLD data with us. We recommend that you investigate alt-dns, or the Oper Root Server Confedation as possible systems in which you might wish to home your TLD.
Deletions:
The first thing you have to do is to make sure that no prior claim exists on the particular TLD in which you are interested. To do this, search for your TLD idea using the VueDIG tool [http://root-dns.org/vuedig.htm], provided by the Independent Root Operator's Network (IRON) [http://root-dns.org]. If the string is already claimed, then contact the existing claimant. They may be interested in collaboration.
If you are unable or unwilling to abide by these rules, then the OpenNIC is not for you. There are a number of other root systemson the internet today, many of which peer TLD data with us. We recommend that you investigate The Pacific Root, AlterNIC, or the Oper Root Server Confedation as possible systems in which you might wish to home your TLD.

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An article was posted on [[Kuro5hin.org]] on June 1, 2000, advocating the need for a democratically governed Domain Name System (DNS). Out of the resulting discussion, the OpenNIC was born. The OpenNIC archives can be found at http://nonish.net/OpenNIC/.
See OpenNICNamespaces for contact info. Generally, you can visit http://www.opennic.[TLD] or email hostmaster@opennic.[TLD] (e.g. http://www.opennic.geek and hostmaster@opennic.geek).
Currently, the OpenNIC operates the .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, .parody, .bbs, .fur, .free and .ing Top Level Domains. OpenNIC also cooperatively operates the shared TLD .glue, which is shared among alternative domain name systems.
See OpenNICNamespaces for the current list.
For step-by-step instructions on resolving OpenNIC domains, please see http://opennicproject.org/en/client_setup.html
http://opennicproject.org/en/client_setup.html has instructions for configuring BIND, djbdns, and Windows DNS Server to resolve OpenNIC domains.
To register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody, please see OpenNICNamespaces for a list of whom to contact. Please be a ware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).
However, you may register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody; please see OpenNICNamespaces for a list of whom to contact. Please be aware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).
To do so you must write a description of the TLD, and of its proposed use, and any restrictions on secondary domain ownership, use, transfer and content. It is probably a good idea to specifically address how disputes will be resolved, as well as the role of trademark/copyright in deciding disputes, since these issues are of concern to the OpenNIC membership. This document, which need be no more than a page or two, but can be longer, is called a "charter". Submit your charter to both the OpenNIC forum website [http://www.opennic.glue] and to the OpenNIC Discuss mailing list [see http://opennicproject.org/en/contacts.html for instructions on joining the list]. Your proposal will be debated at length, and, if it is interesting to enough of the OpenNIC membership it will be brought to a vote. If the result of positive, then your TLD will be included in the OpenNIC root, and your will become and OpenNIC TLD manager. Good luck!
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An article was posted on [[Kuro5hin.org]] on June 1, 2000, advocating the need for a democratically governed Domain Name System (DNS). Out of the resulting discussion, the OpenNIC was born.
++See [[http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html]]++ for contact info. Generally, you can visit http://www.opennic.[TLD] or email hostmaster@opennic.[TLD] (e.g. http://www.opennic.geek and hostmaster@opennic.geek).
Currently, the OpenNIC operates the .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, and .parody Top Level Domains. OpenNIC also cooperatively operates the shared TLD .glue, which is shared among alternative domain name systems.
See ++[[http://www.opennic.glue/tlds.html]]++ or ++[[http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html]]++ for the current list.
For step-by-step instructions on resolving OpenNIC domains, please see ++[[http://www.opennic.unrated.net/personal.html]]++
++[[http://www.opennic.unrated.net/server.html]]++ has instructions for configuring BIND, djbdns, and Windows DNS Server to resolve OpenNIC domains.
To register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody, please see ++[[http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html]]++ for a list of whom to contact. Please be a ware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).
However, you may register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody; please see ++[[http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html]]++ for a list of whom to contact. Please be aware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).
To do so you must write a description of the TLD, and of its proposed use, and any restrictions on secondary domain ownership, use, transfer and content. It is probably a good idea to specifically address how disputes will be resolved, as well as the role of trademark/copyright in deciding disputes, since these issues are of concern to the OpenNIC membership. This document, which need be no more than a page or two, but can be longer, is called a "charter". Submit your charter to both the OpenNIC forum website [http://scoop.opennic.unrated.net] and to the OpenNIC Discuss mailing list [see http://www.opennic.unrated.net for instructions on joining the list]. Your proposal will be debated at length, and, if it is interesting to enough of the OpenNIC membership it will be brought to a vote. If the result of positive, then your TLD will be included in the OpenNIC root, and your will become and OpenNIC TLD manager. Good luck!
Thanks to Matt Bandy for the writeup!
What's the current architecture of the OpenNIC? (This isn't just some guy running this out of his dorm room, is it?)
Currently, the OpenNIC is over ++400++ members strong. We operate 24 nameservers in 6 countries on 4 continents. Please see ++[[http://www.opennic.glue/public_servers.html]]++ or ++[[http://www.opennic.unrated.net/public_servers.html]]++ for more specifics.

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++See [[http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html]]++ for contact info. Generally, you can visit http://www.opennic.[TLD] or email hostmaster@opennic.[TLD] (e.g. http://www.opennic.geek and hostmaster@opennic.geek).
See ++[[http://www.opennic.glue/tlds.html]]++ or ++[[http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html]]++ for the current list.
For step-by-step instructions on resolving OpenNIC domains, please see ++[[http://www.opennic.unrated.net/personal.html]]++
++[[http://www.opennic.unrated.net/server.html]]++ has instructions for configuring BIND, djbdns, and Windows DNS Server to resolve OpenNIC domains.
To register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody, please see ++[[http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html]]++ for a list of whom to contact. Please be a ware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).
However, you may register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody; please see ++[[http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html]]++ for a list of whom to contact. Please be aware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).
Currently, the OpenNIC is over ++400++ members strong. We operate 24 nameservers in 6 countries on 4 continents. Please see ++[[http://www.opennic.glue/public_servers.html]]++ or ++[[http://www.opennic.unrated.net/public_servers.html]]++ for more specifics.
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++See http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html++ for contact info. Generally, you can visit http://www.opennic.[TLD] or email hostmaster@opennic.[TLD] (e.g. http://www.opennic.geek and hostmaster@opennic.geek).
See ++http://www.opennic.glue/tlds.html++ or ++http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html++ for the current list.
For step-by-step instructions on resolving OpenNIC domains, please see ++http://www.opennic.unrated.net/personal.html.++
++http://www.opennic.unrated.net/server.html++ has instructions for configuring BIND, djbdns, and Windows DNS Server to resolve OpenNIC domains.
To register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody, please see ++http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html++ for a list of whom to contact. Please be a ware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).
However, you may register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody; please see ++http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html++ for a list of whom to contact. Please be aware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).
Currently, the OpenNIC is over ++400++ members strong. We operate 24 nameservers in 6 countries on 4 continents. Please see ++http://www.opennic.glue/public_servers.html++ or ++http://www.opennic.unrated.net/public_servers.html++ for more specifics.

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Users of the OpenNIC DNS servers, in addition to resolving host names in the Legacy U.S. Government DNS, can resolve host names in the OpenNIC operated namespaces as well as in the namespaces with which we have peering agreements (at this time those are ""AlterNIC"" and The Pacific Root).
An article was posted on [[Kuro5hin.org]] on June 1, 2000, advocating the need for a democratically governed Domain Name System (DNS). Out of the resulting discussion, the OpenNIC was born.
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Soon to come I hope!
To subscribe, send an email to "majordomo@opennic.glue" (or "majordomo@opennic.unrated.net" if you're not using OpenDNS already) containing the text "subscribe announce". You will receive an email requesting confirmation from "majordomo@scheherazade.devnull.net". Don't be surprised; that's the mail list server's base name. Reply as it instructs. You will now receive announcements about the Project just as often as we can come up with things to announce.
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To subscribe, send an email to "discuss-subscribe@opennic.glue" (or "discuss-subscribe@lists.opennicporject.org" if you're not using OpenDNS already) containing no text. You will receive an email requesting confirmation from "discuss-request@lists.opennicproject.org". Reply as it instructs. At this point you can post to the list by sending email to "discuss@opennic.glue".
++See http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html++ for contact info. Generally, you can visit http://www.opennic.[TLD] or email hostmaster@opennic.[TLD] (e.g. http://www.opennic.geek and hostmaster@opennic.geek).
See ++http://www.opennic.glue/tlds.html++ or ++http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html++ for the current list.
For step-by-step instructions on resolving OpenNIC domains, please see ++http://www.opennic.unrated.net/personal.html.++
++http://www.opennic.unrated.net/server.html++ has instructions for configuring BIND, djbdns, and Windows DNS Server to resolve OpenNIC domains.
To register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody, please see ++http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html++ for a list of whom to contact. Please be a ware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).
However, you may register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody; please see ++http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html++ for a list of whom to contact. Please be aware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).
Currently, the OpenNIC is over ++400++ members strong. We operate 24 nameservers in 6 countries on 4 continents. Please see ++http://www.opennic.glue/public_servers.html++ or ++http://www.opennic.unrated.net/public_servers.html++ for more specifics.
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Users of the OpenNIC DNS servers, in addition to resolving host names in the Legacy U.S. Government DNS, can resolve host names in the OpenNIC operated namespaces as well as in the namespaces with which we have peering agreements (at this time those are AlterNIC and The Pacific Root).
An article was posted on Kuro5hin.org on June 1, 2000, advocating the need for a democratically governed Domain Name System (DNS). Out of the resulting discussion, the OpenNIC was born.
To subscribe, send an email to "majordomo@opennic.glue" (or "majordomo@opennic.unrated.net" if you're not using OpenDNS already) containing the text "subscribe announce". You will receive an email requesting confirmation from "majordomo@scheherazade.devnull.net". Don't be surprised; that's the mail list server's base name. Reply as it instructs. You will now receive announcements about the Project just as often as we can come up with things to announce.
To subscribe, send an email to "majordomo@opennic.glue" (or "majordomo@opennic.unrated.net" if you're not using OpenDNS already) containing the text "subscribe discuss". You will receive an email requesting confirmation from "majordomo@scheherazade.devnull.net". Don't be surprised; that's the mail list server's base name. Reply as it instructs. At this point you can post to the list by sending email to "discuss@opennic.glue".
We're in the process of moving our discussions over to our new Forum site at http://scoop.opennic.unrated.net. So if you prefer, you can post your question/item for discussion to the Forum site instead of the discussion mailing list.
See http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html for contact info. Generally, you can visit http://www.opennic.[TLD] or email hostmaster@opennic.[TLD] (e.g. http://www.opennic.geek and hostmaster@opennic.geek).
For questions and/or comments about this FAQ, including information you'd like to see added, please contact its maintainer directly at dave@qblock.com.
See http://www.opennic.glue/tlds.html or http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html for the current list.
For step-by-step instructions on resolving OpenNIC domains, please see http://www.opennic.unrated.net/personal.html.
http://www.opennic.unrated.net/server.html has instructions for configuring BIND, djbdns, and Windows DNS Server to resolve OpenNIC domains.
To register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody, please see http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html for a list of whom to contact. Please be a ware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).
However, you may register an OpenNIC Top Level Domain, such as .indy, .geek, .null, .oss, or .parody; please see http://www.opennic.unrated.net/tlds.html for a list of whom to contact. Please be aware that each OpenNIC Top Level Domain has its own policies regarding acceptable use (for example, some may be restricted to non-commercial use only).
Currently, the OpenNIC is over 400 members strong. We operate 24 nameservers in 6 countries on 4 continents. Please see http://www.opennic.glue/public_servers.html or http://www.opennic.unrated.net/public_servers.html for more specifics.

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======What is the OpenNIC?======
==Who makes up the OpenNIC?==
==How did the OpenNIC get its start?==
==How can I contact the OpenNIC and/or its members?==
==What is OpenNIC's relationship with the other alternative roots and ICANN?==
==What TLDs are operated by the OpenNIC?==
==How do I resolve OpenNIC domains?==
==I run a name server. How do I set it to resolve OpenNIC domains?==
==How do I register a domain name using an OpenNIC TLD?==
==Can I register .com/.net/.org domain names through the OpenNIC?==
==How do I register a new TLD?==
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What is the OpenNIC?
Who makes up the OpenNIC?
How did the OpenNIC get its start?
How can I contact the OpenNIC and/or its members?
What is OpenNIC's relationship with the other alternative roots and ICANN?
What TLDs are operated by the OpenNIC?
How do I resolve OpenNIC domains?
I run a name server. How do I set it to resolve OpenNIC domains?
How do I register a domain name using an OpenNIC TLD?
Can I register .com/.net/.org domain names through the OpenNIC?
How do I register a new TLD?
I remember seeing a .opennic TLD a while back. What happened to it?
The .opennic TLD is deprecated. It has been replaced by opennic.glue.

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