Netnod approved as Registry Service Provider for ICANN’s new gTLD round

Netnod has been approved as a Registry Service Provider (RSP) by ICANN. The approval comes ahead of the 2026 application round for new generic Top-Level Domains (gTLDs), a process that allows organisations and companies to create their own top-level domains.

The approval covers critical functions for DNS and DNSSEC, providing future TLD holders with access to Netnod’s DNS platform with more than 90 sites worldwide.

For over 25 years, Netnod has operated one of the world’s 13 DNS root servers (I-root). Through Netnod’s work with I-root, and through active engagement in ICANN’s Security and Stability Advisory Committee (SSAC) and Root Server System Advisory Committee (RSSAC), Netnod has helped to improve the security, stability, and resilience of the Domain Name System.

“Securing the right to a new TLD is only the first step. What truly matters is keeping it available and secure 24/7. Operating a TLD reliably and at scale requires world-class DNS infrastructure. This is why organisations choose Netnod as their strategic partner,” said Joel Söderman, Technical Account Manager at Netnod.

Netnod’s DNS services already support a large number of country-code (ccTLD) and generic TLDs worldwide. The platform offers high-availability, anycast DNS that meets the requirements for critical Internet infrastructure. Customers include some of Europe’s largest national registries, such as .DE (Germany) and .FI (Finland).

Learn more: https://www.netnod.se/dns/gtlds

For further information, please contact:
Henrik Ishihara
Head of External Communications and Public Policy
ishihara@netnod.se
+46 70 723 67 96

Netnod provides critical infrastructure services essential for an open, secure and robust Internet. These range from interconnection services and Internet Exchanges to time services, domain management, DNS services and root server operations. With a global reputation for technical expertise, Netnod ensures the robustness of the digital ecosystem in the Nordics and beyond. As an operator-neutral provider, Netnod is owned by the non-profit foundation TU-stiftelsen (Stiftelsen för Telematikens utveckling), ensuring a focus on long-term infrastructure stability.