Web and technology
ICANN
Abbreviation for Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
In short and in plain language
ICANN is a group for names and addresses on the internet. It does not work for profit.
It plans how domain names and addresses are given out across the world.
It sets rules for domain endings. It also sets rules for changing providers.
These rules can matter for a website. For example, when a domain moves or needs protection.
Definition
ICANN is a non-profit organisation that coordinates the allocation of domain names and internet addresses worldwide. Among other things, it sets rules for domain endings and for changing providers. For a website, these rules can matter when a domain is moved or protected.