Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO)
Newcomer's Corner
The Country Code Names Supporting Organization (ccNSO) is a key part of ICANN, bringing together country code top-level domain (ccTLD) managers from around the world. Whether you’re new to the ccNSO or just looking to get more involved, this page will help you navigate our community and resources.
Become a ccNSO Member
Membership in the ccNSO is open to ccTLD Managers responsible for an ISO 3166-1 country code top-level domain as well as IDN ccTLD Managers. A ccTLD manager is the organization or entity responsible for managing a ccTLD, as listed in the IANA Root Zone Database.
Get Started
Here are three key resources to help you learn more about the ccNSO and stay up to date:
Get Involved
- Join Working Groups – Participate in policy development and operational discussions.
- Attend Meetings – Join ccNSO sessions at ICANN meetings to engage with the community, or share your own experiences. We welcome presentation proposals.
- Use the ccNSO mailing lists to consult with fellow ccNSO members
- Consult the DNS Abuse Standing Committee (DASC) and Universal Acceptance Committee (UAC) on topics such as abuse or universal acceptance.
If you have any questions or need help getting started, feel free to contact us. Welcome to the ccNSO community!
Other Resources
Explore additional resources to support your involvement with the ccNSO, including links to the FAQ and the collaborative ccNSO workspace wiki. These resources provide insights and access to documents, meeting materials, and ongoing discussions related to ccNSO activities.
Contact Us
Get in touch with the ccNSO for inquiries, support, or more information about our work.