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title: "Verisign"
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# Verisign

The company that runs the registries for .com and .net, the largest gTLDs. It operates under Registry Agreements with ICANN. Its .com price changes and contract terms are closely followed by the industry.

## related terms

- [registry operator](https://tldlog.com/glossary/registry-operator/)
- [price cap](https://tldlog.com/glossary/price-cap/)
- [thin registry](https://tldlog.com/glossary/thin-registry/)
- [gTLD](https://tldlog.com/glossary/gtld/)