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registry service provider(RSP)
A registry service provider provides one or more of the critical technical services necessary for the operation of a generic top-level domain (gTLD) in a manner that provides for the security and stability of the Internet's Domain Name System. RSPs are often referred to as the back-end or back-end provider for a gTLD registry operation.