Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)

A global authority managing domain names and DNS, ensuring stability and security across the internet.

ICANN is the global organisation that keeps the internet's addressing system running smoothly. It manages domain names, IP address allocations, and the DNS framework that connects everything together. Without ICANN, websites would constantly collide over duplicate names and routing errors. The organisation ensures that every domain and IP address is unique and traceable, keeping the internet stable and secure. It operates mostly behind the scenes, but its work makes global online communication possible. Every website, from small blogs to tech giants, ultimately depends on ICANN's oversight.