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# ARIN

American Registry for Internet Numbers

The regional Internet registry (RIR) for North America: the nonprofit body that hands out IP addresses and network numbers there. It deals with numbers, not domain names. It holds a Public Policy and Members Meeting twice a year, in April and October, which can also be followed remotely.

## related terms

- [RIR](https://tldlog.com/glossary/rir/)
- [APNIC](https://tldlog.com/glossary/apnic/)
- [LACNIC](https://tldlog.com/glossary/lacnic/)
- [RIPE NCC](https://tldlog.com/glossary/ripe-ncc/)
- [NANOG](https://tldlog.com/glossary/nanog/)