A gTLD (Generic Top Level Domain) is a top-level domain not linked to any specific country, but which is aimed at a group with a common affiliation or purpose. gTLDs usually comprise three or more characters. Examples of gTLDs are .com, .net, .mobi, .aero, .asia and .travel.

A ccTLD (Country Code Top Level Domain) is a country-linked domain. ccTLDs have two characters and there are currently around 250 of them. Each country domain has its own regulations and pricing. With a few exceptions, ccTLDs are delegated in accordance with ISO 3166 1 alpha-2. Examples of ccTLDs are .se for Sweden, .no for Norway, .de for Germany and .cn for China.

IDN stands for Internationalised Domain Names and refers to domain names with characters outside the domain name system’s character set, which only includes the characters a–z, the figures 0–9 and the hyphen.

Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers is a non-profit-making organisation that is responsible for the highest level of the domain name system. Our sister company is an ICANN-accredited registrar, which means we have the right to register and administrate gTLDs without any intermediaries.

A company responsible for the administration and operation of a top-level domain.

A registrar is a company accredited by ICANN or a national registry for registering domains without any intermediaries.

A registrant is another word for the holder/owner of a domain name.

CTM is an abbreviation for Community Trademark. A community trademark provides protection for your trademark throughout the EU, and should be applied for through OHIM.