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'''.post''' is a [[sponsored top-level domain]] (sTLD) available exclusively for the postal sector. .post is the first gTLD to be 100% secured by [[DNSSEC]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.upu.int/en/activities/post/about-post.html |title=About .post |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |website=[[Universal Postal Union]] |accessdate=3 October 2014}}</ref> post aims to integrate the physical, financial and electronic dimensions of postal services to enable and facilitate e-post, e-finance, e-commerce and e-government services. The domain was approved by [[ICANN]] on April 8, 2005 as a [[sponsored TLD]] in the second group of new TLD applications evaluated in 2004.
'''.post''' is a [[sponsored top-level domain]] (sTLD) available exclusively for the postal sector. .post is the first gTLD to be 100% secured by [[DNSSEC]].<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.upu.int/en/activities/post/about-post.html |title=About .post |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |website=[[Universal Postal Union]] |accessdate=3 October 2014 |deadurl=yes |archiveurl=https://archive.is/20130710024317/http://www.upu.int/en/activities/post/about-post.html |archivedate=10 July 2013 |df= }}</ref> post aims to integrate the physical, financial and electronic dimensions of postal services to enable and facilitate e-post, e-finance, e-commerce and e-government services. The domain was approved by [[ICANN]] on April 8, 2005 as a [[sponsored TLD]] in the second group of new TLD applications evaluated in 2004.


Having delegated authority for .post, the [[Universal Postal Union]] (UPU) develops, implements and monitors governance rules for it. It is also responsible for attributing domain names for postal-sector stakeholders who meet the eligibility criteria.
Having delegated authority for .post, the [[Universal Postal Union]] (UPU) develops, implements and monitors governance rules for it. It is also responsible for attributing domain names for postal-sector stakeholders who meet the eligibility criteria.
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== Purpose ==
== Purpose ==
.post was designed to serve the needs of the global postal community in cyberspace. The idea behind .post was to identify legitimate postal services and avoid confusion for individuals, business and stakeholders. As of October 2014, out of 192 [[List of members of the Universal Postal Union|UPU member countries]], 38 are full members of the Dot Post Group (DPG), which is appointed to oversee the development of this platform.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.upu.int/uploads/tx_sbdownloader/nonBindingCallForTendersEn.pdf |title=Expression of Interest |author=Gustavo Damy |date=19 September 2014 |website=Universal Postal Union |accessdate=10 October 2014 |quote=Full Members: Afghanistan, Angola, Botswana, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Chad, China, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Solomon islands, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, The Netherlands, Uganda, Uruguay, USA.}}</ref> A few of those already launched their .post web site.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.communication-logistics.com/dot-post-group.html |title=Dot Post Group |author=Walter Trezek |date=November 2013 |website=communication-logistics.com |accessdate=10 October 2014}}</ref> Most of them offer a web interface to traditional post office services, such as printed letters and parcels delivery. One of them also features Postal Registered electronic Mail (PReM) among its services.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.posteitaliane.post/english/focus-on/prem.shtml |title=PReM |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2014 |website=PosteItaliane.post |accessdate=10 October 2014}}</ref>
.post was designed to serve the needs of the global postal community in cyberspace. The idea behind .post was to identify legitimate postal services and avoid confusion for individuals, business and stakeholders. As of October 2014, out of 192 [[List of members of the Universal Postal Union|UPU member countries]], 38 are full members of the Dot Post Group (DPG), which is appointed to oversee the development of this platform.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.upu.int/uploads/tx_sbdownloader/nonBindingCallForTendersEn.pdf |title=Expression of Interest |author=Gustavo Damy |date=19 September 2014 |website=Universal Postal Union |accessdate=10 October 2014 |quote=Full Members: Afghanistan, Angola, Botswana, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Chad, China, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Solomon islands, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, The Netherlands, Uganda, Uruguay, USA. }}{{dead link|date=December 2017 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> A few of those already launched their .post web site.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.communication-logistics.com/dot-post-group.html |title=Dot Post Group |author=Walter Trezek |date=November 2013 |website=communication-logistics.com |accessdate=10 October 2014}}</ref> Most of them offer a web interface to traditional post office services, such as printed letters and parcels delivery. One of them also features Postal Registered electronic Mail (PReM) among its services.<ref>{{cite web |url=http://www.posteitaliane.post/english/focus-on/prem.shtml |title=PReM |author=<!--Staff writer(s); no by-line.--> |date=2014 |website=PosteItaliane.post |accessdate=10 October 2014}}</ref>


== Authentication ==
== Authentication ==

Revision as of 07:24, 1 December 2017

.post
Introduced2012
TLD typeSponsored top-level domain
StatusActive
RegistryAfilias
SponsorUniversal Postal Union
Intended useUPU members, Post offices and related organizations of the Postal Sector
Actual useIn use by UPU members
Registration restrictionsRegistrants must be approved as being members of the postal community before registering domains
StructureFull authentication of verification of eligible registrants with structured naming rules for second and third-level registrations.
DocumentsICANN New sTLD RFP Application; .Post Sponsored TLD Agreement
Dispute policiesUDRP
DNSSECyes
Registry websitewww.info.post

.post is a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) available exclusively for the postal sector. .post is the first gTLD to be 100% secured by DNSSEC.[1] post aims to integrate the physical, financial and electronic dimensions of postal services to enable and facilitate e-post, e-finance, e-commerce and e-government services. The domain was approved by ICANN on April 8, 2005 as a sponsored TLD in the second group of new TLD applications evaluated in 2004.

Having delegated authority for .post, the Universal Postal Union (UPU) develops, implements and monitors governance rules for it. It is also responsible for attributing domain names for postal-sector stakeholders who meet the eligibility criteria.

The UPU, based in Bern, Switzerland, became the first United Nations organization to be granted the right to operate a sponsored top-level domain (sTLD) by ICANN in 2004, in the first group of new TLD applications evaluated in 2004.[2][citation needed] The UPU was the only organization to pass all criteria by ICANN as a truly representative organization to sponsor a top-level domain.[citation needed]

In 2009, ICANN and the UPU signed an historic agreement giving the UPU managing authority over .post as a top-level domain. The agreement came about after long negotiations, public review through ICANN's public comment process, reviews within the UPU governing Councils and consideration by ICANN's Board of Directors.[3]

The sTLD was added to the IANA TLD registry August 8, 2012 when .post entered the root of the internet.[4]

Purpose

.post was designed to serve the needs of the global postal community in cyberspace. The idea behind .post was to identify legitimate postal services and avoid confusion for individuals, business and stakeholders. As of October 2014, out of 192 UPU member countries, 38 are full members of the Dot Post Group (DPG), which is appointed to oversee the development of this platform.[5] A few of those already launched their .post web site.[6] Most of them offer a web interface to traditional post office services, such as printed letters and parcels delivery. One of them also features Postal Registered electronic Mail (PReM) among its services.[7]

Authentication

To register a .post domain, the UPU asks entities to submit a Community ID request (registration required) Registrants must be approved as being members of the .post Sponsored Community before registering domains.[8]

Prior to registering a .post domain, the UPU verifies the registrant's eligibility to register a domain name and issues a .post Community ID.

Each applicant is required to provide legal proof of ownership of the string, as well as falling into 1 of 11 Registrant Groups set out in paragraph 3.3 of the .post Domain Management Policy

References

  1. ^ "About .post". Universal Postal Union. Archived from the original on 10 July 2013. Retrieved 3 October 2014. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  2. ^ ".POST Sponsored TLD Agreement". Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. 11 December 2009.
  3. ^ "ICANN Signs Two Historic Agreements with UN Agencies". Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (Press release). 11 December 2009.
  4. ^ "IANA — .post Domain Delegation Data". Iana.org. Retrieved 2014-02-22.
  5. ^ Gustavo Damy (19 September 2014). "Expression of Interest" (PDF). Universal Postal Union. Retrieved 10 October 2014. Full Members: Afghanistan, Angola, Botswana, Cape Verde, Cameroon, Chad, China, Cyprus, Egypt, Greece, Guyana, India, Indonesia, Italy, Kenya, Lebanon, Libya, Malaysia, Mali, Morocco, Mozambique, Namibia, Niger, Pakistan, Philippines, Portugal, Russia, Samoa, Saudi Arabia, Senegal, Solomon islands, South Africa, Spain, Thailand, The Netherlands, Uganda, Uruguay, USA.[permanent dead link]
  6. ^ Walter Trezek (November 2013). "Dot Post Group". communication-logistics.com. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  7. ^ "PReM". PosteItaliane.post. 2014. Retrieved 10 October 2014.
  8. ^ ".post Domain Management Policy"
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