sTLD

A type of gTLD (glossary)gTLD generic top-level domain A top-level domain not tied to a country, run under ICANN contracts. Full definition of gTLD created for a specific community and run with a sponsor that represents it, such as .coop or .aero. Registration (glossary)registration Obtaining the right to use a domain name for a set period. Full definition of registration is usually limited to that community. Some ICANN (glossary)ICANN Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers The nonprofit that coordinates the global DNS and gTLD policy. Full definition of ICANN rules apply differently: for example, sTLDs are not required to offer a redemption grace period (glossary)grace period A window after a registry action when it can be reversed, usually with a credit to the registrar. Full definition of grace period.