U.S. Principles on the internet’s domain name and addressing system

Summary

The United States Government is committed to preserving the security and stability of the Internet’s Domain Name and Addressing System (DNS), recognizing its importance to the global economy. The U.S. will maintain its role in authorizing changes to the DNS root zone file to ensure its effective operation. Acknowledging the legitimate interests of governments in managing their country code top-level domains (ccTLDs), the U.S. is committed to addressing these concerns while prioritizing DNS stability and security.

The U.S. supports ICANN as the appropriate technical manager of the DNS and will continue to oversee its operations to ensure it meets its core technical mission. The U.S. encourages ongoing dialogue on Internet governance across multiple fora, recognizing that no single venue can address all aspects of the topic. The U.S. advocates for market-based approaches and private sector leadership in the development of the Internet, while fostering global discussions to maintain the Internet’s robustness and dynamism.