Root Zone Management
We are responsible for management of the DNS root zone. This role means assigning the operators of top-level domains, such as .uk and .com, and maintaining their technical and administrative details.
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The Root Zone Database contains the authoritative record of the operators of various top-level domains.Maintain
TLD operators can change their delegation details by submitting revised details using our online interface, or via the email template.
Hint and Zone Files
Root hint and root zone files including the root zone DNSSEC trust anchors.
Policy, Procedures and Guides
- Domain Name System Structure and Delegation (RFC 1591, March 1994)
- Other procedures and guides...
DNSSEC Key Signing Key Information
Information regarding our role as operator of the Key Signing Key for the DNS Root Zone.
- Root Zone DNSSEC Trust Anchors
- KSK Ceremony Materials
- Policies and Procedures for Root Zone Key Management
- Trusted Community Representatives
- Third-Party Audit Certification
- Public Announcement Mailing List
Projects
- Project Archive
Archived project information relating to the initial launch of DNSSEC in the Root Zone, and the subsequent first KSK rollover.