.pro
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| Introduced | 2004 |
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| TLD type | Generic top-level domain |
| Status | Active |
| Registry | RegistryPro |
| Sponsor | RegistryPro |
| Intended use | Business use by qualified professionals |
| Actual use | Little business use to date, some use by Encirca ProForwarding registrants. |
| Registration restrictions | Credentials of applicants are self-certified prior to registration |
| Structure | Second level .pro domains are available to all government certified individuals and businesses |
| Documents | ICANN registry agreement |
| Dispute policies | UDRP, Qualification Challenge Policy (QCP) |
| Website | Registry.pro |
.pro (professional) is a generic top-level domain intended for business use by qualified professionals. The domain was originally launched in June 2004 with registrations restricted to lawyers, accountants, physicians and engineers in France, Canada, UK and the US.
In March 2005, the registrar Encirca introduced its controversial ProForwarding service which enabled unverified individuals and businesses to register .pro domains by proxy for $99. Total registrations reached 6,899 by January 2008.
Following consultation with ICANN, the domain was relaunched in September 2008 with a wider remit to include government certified professionals in all countries. Registrants are required to self-certify their professional status and agree to .pro terms of use before registration, then subsequently provide detailed license information. Note that this still excludes many professionals not required to obtain a license, such as software engineers.
Registrars offering .pro domains include Encirca, Network Solutions, 101Domain, and Domain People. As of January 2009, first year teaser-rate registration fees are $24.99 at Encirca, $29.99 at Network Solutions, and $19.95 at Domain People.
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