Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers

Icann's mission is to coordinate, at the overall level, and to ensure the stable and secure operation of, the global Internet's system of unique identifiers. In particular, icann fulfills its mission either directly, or through an affiliate by: (I) coordinating the assignment of Internet technical parameters as needed to maintain universal connectivity on the Internet; (ii) performing and overseeing functions related to the coordination of the Internet protocol ("ip") address space; (iii) performing and overseeing functions related to the coordination of the Internet domain name system ("dns"), including, supporting the development of, and implementing policies for determining the circumstances under which new top-level domains are added to the root zone; (iv) overseeing operation of the authoritative Internet root zone; and (v) engaging in any other related lawful activity in furtherance of items (I) through (iv). See additional information about icann's programs and activities on the icann website and in the icann annual report posted on https://www.icann.org/