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# RSP Evaluation Program

Registry Service Provider Evaluation Program

An ICANN program that tests the technical ability of companies running gTLD back-end systems, separately from each TLD application. A provider needs to pass only once, whatever the number of TLDs it serves. Applicants in the 2026 Round must use an evaluated provider.

## related terms

- [back-end provider](https://tldlog.com/glossary/back-end-provider/)
- [2026 Round](https://tldlog.com/glossary/new-gtld-program-2026-round/)
- [Applicant Guidebook](https://tldlog.com/glossary/applicant-guidebook/)