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Registry Operators

Registry operators are the organizations that maintain the master database of all domain names registered under a particular generic top-level domain (gTLD).

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Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS)

Please note that the English language version of all translated content and documents are the official versions and that translations in other languages are for informational purposes only.

The Uniform Rapid Suspension System is a rights protection mechanism that complements the existing Uniform Domain-Name Dispute Resolution Policy (UDRP) by offering a lower-cost, faster path to relief for rights holders experiencing the most clear-cut cases of infringement.

  • Review the URS (Redline) (Updated 21 February 2024 to reflect changes required to implement the Registration Data Policy. Contracted parties may implement this updated Policy beginning on 21 August 2024 and must implement no later than 21 August 2025)
  • Review the URS Rules (Redline) (Updated 21 February 2024 to reflect changes required to implement the Registration Data Policy. Contracted parties may implement this updated Policy beginning on 21 August 2024 and must implement no later than 21 August 2025)
  • Review the URS Technical Requirements 1.0 (Redline) (Updated 21 February 2024 to reflect changes required to implement the Registration Data Policy. Contracted parties may implement this updated Policy beginning on 21 August 2024 and must implement no later than 21 August 2025)

URS Educational Materials:

URS Service Providers:

URS Service Provider Application Process

URS Complaint Process and Metrics

The URS compliance mechanism was drafted in response to the implementation of URS Final Recommendation #8 from the first phase of a Policy Development Process (PDP) on a Review of All Rights Protection Mechanisms in All gTLDs. It offers a pathway for any party involved in the URS process – including URS complainants, respondents, and URS providers – to submit complaints to ICANN concerning perceived non-compliance by URS providers, registrars, or registry operators. For more information, please see the URS Complaint Process and Metrics Overview document, which outlines the processes for addressing complaints related to perceived non-compliance by URS providers, registrars, or registry operators.

URS Provider Complaint: For the quickest resolution of a complaint regarding a URS Provider, parties are encouraged to first attempt to resolve the issue directly with the applicable URS Provider. Providers may have designated contacts or published guidance to assist with inquiries or concerns. Parties should check the respective Provider’s website for more information.

If parties perceive non-compliance of the Uniform Rapid Suspension System (URS) Rules or Procedure by the URS Provider, and have received no resolution after contacting the URS Provider, a complaint may be submitted to ICANN. Complainants should provide as much relevant detail as possible, including the nature of the reported non-compliance, the specific URS rule or procedure allegedly violated, relevant URS case number and information, and details of the parties involved, along with any supporting documentation. To file a complaint and seek resolution of noncompliance issues, please click here: Uniform Rapid Suspension (URS) Provider Complaint.

URS Metrics:

  • Registrars and Registry Operators: Metrics for measuring performance of registrars and registry operators are published monthly on the ICANN Compliance page. For more information, please see the URS Complaint Process and Metrics Overview document.
  • URS Providers: Metrics for measuring performance of URS providers – such as the number of complaints received, nature of the issue, and complaint outcomes – will be published on this page as they become available. For more information, please see the URS Complaint Process and Metrics Overview document.

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