Regional Internet Registries

IP Legacy Space Explained

It is estimated that around 35% of all IPv4 addresses make up the legacy IP space. What is it and how is it used?

AFRINIC: A Comprehensive Guide to the Regional Internet Registry of Africa

Learn more about the African Network Information Centre, where and how it operates, and how it was established.

APNIC: All You Need To Know

The Asia Pacific Network Information Centre plays an important role in the management of the internet. Keep reading to learn more about this RIR.

What Is WHOIS and How Does It Work?

Learn about WHOIS and discover the uses and benefits of this query and response protocol.

LACNIC: All You Need To Know

Internet number resources in Latin America and the Caribbean are allocated by the Latin America and Caribbean Network Information Center – LACNIC. How does this RIR operate and what does it do?

RIPE NCC: All You Need To Know

The Réseaux IP Européens Network Coordination Center takes care of internet number resources in its service region. What does it do and what is it responsible for? Continue reading to find out.

What Is RPKI? Resource Public Key Infrastructure For Beginners

Here's all you need to know about the Resource Public Key Infrastructure, how it works and where to use it.

What Is ARIN: All You Need To Know

The American Registry for Internet Numbers is an essential body in the architecture of today's Internet. Keep reading to learn more about this Regional Internet Registry.

What Is IETF and What Does It Do?

The Internet Engineering Task Force creates and supports the internet, but do you know how IETF works and how it is structured? Keep reading to learn more.

What Is ASN? Introduction To Autonomous System Numbers

Learn the basics about autonomous systems and autonomous system numbers. Discover how to request an ASN.

What Is IANA? The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority

The Internet Assigned Numbers Authority plays a major role in today's internet. However, not many know about this organization or its responsibilities. Continue reading to learn all about IANA.

What Is ICANN – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers?

Let us introduce you to the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. Learn about ICANN structure and its responsibilities.