# Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

**IRI:** https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/RCiOeXNvaijCncX3j0UvHeF

## Labels

**Preferred Label:** ICANN

## Definition

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is an international, non-profit organization responsible for coordinating the management of the internet's domain name system (DNS), IP address space allocation, and protocol parameter assignment. ICANN plays a crucial role in ensuring the stability and security of the internet by overseeing the distribution and maintenance of unique identifiers used in the global network.

## Sub Class Of

- https://folio.openlegalstandard.org/R9H0HvybK6M3RpFebn0SDLu

**Deprecated:** False