Moving to .gov
If you’re moving to .gov from another top-level domain, like .com, .org, or .us, here are some best practices to help you plan that transition. — via DotGov Registry
Domain management
Clear and consistent use of .gov and .mil domains is essential to maintaining public trust.
It should be easy to identify government websites on the internet. Using a .gov or .mil domain increases security, trust, and accountability, while ensuring the public can clearly identify official government services and information.
Related Policy
DOTGOV Act & M-23-10 (PDF, 96 KB, 3 pages, February 2023)
Domain management: Essential knowledge
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Domain security best practices
Follow these domain security best practices to ensure a safe experience for your organization and your users.
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How to prevent security certificates from expiring during a lapse in operations
Learn what steps you can take to avoid security certificates from expiring during a lapse in operations.
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Building the elements that earn trust
Government websites with official domain names help build trust with the public.
Domain management news
An update on our transition
We posted a few weeks ago about changes coming to .gov. Here’s a quick update on our progress and a recap of what’s happening. Find out how these changes impact U.S. governments that already have a domain, want a domain, or have requested a domain. — via DotGov Registry
Infrastructure as a (public) service
Over the next few months, CISA will initiate major changes to the .gov top-level domain (TLD) tech infrastructure, laying a foundation for the services we will offer in the coming years. — via DotGov Registry
Making Infrastructure Less Invisible
Over the last year, there has been a constant stream of activity at the .gov registry, but most of it hasn’t been on display. This post highlights some of the work to make .gov the most boringly secure, conventionally unconventional domain for governments. — via DotGov Registry
Resources on Domain management
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An introduction to domain management
A .gov domain instantly conveys credibility and trustworthiness, and proper domain management practices ensure that your website is secure and accessible.
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Requirements for the registration and use of .gov domains in the federal government
Learn how to implement the DOTGOV Online Trust in Government Act and understand how to register federal internet domain names.
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Moving to .gov
If you’re moving to .gov from another top-level domain, like .com, .org, or .us, here are some best practices to help you plan that transition.
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M-23-10: The Registration and Use of .gov Domains in the Federal Government
Provides guidance to all federal agencies on the acceptable use and registration of Internet domain names as required by the DOTGOV Online Trust in Government Act of 2020.
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DOTGOV Online Trust in Government Act of 2020
Title IX of Public Law No. 116-260, §§ 901-907 (DOTGOV Act of 2020), which outlines responsibilities, authorities, duties, strategies, and requirements related to the process of creating top-level .gov domains, authorizes the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) to manage the domain registration process for federal, state, local, tribal, and territorial governments.
More News and Events on Domain management
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An update on our transition
We posted a few weeks ago about changes coming to .gov. Here’s a quick update on our progress and a recap of what’s happening. Find out how these changes impact U.S. governments that already have a domain, want a domain, or have requested a domain. — via DotGov Registry
Infrastructure as a (public) service
Over the next few months, CISA will initiate major changes to the .gov top-level domain (TLD) tech infrastructure, laying a foundation for the services we will offer in the coming years. — via DotGov Registry
Making Infrastructure Less Invisible
Over the last year, there has been a constant stream of activity at the .gov registry, but most of it hasn’t been on display. This post highlights some of the work to make .gov the most boringly secure, conventionally unconventional domain for governments. — via DotGov Registry
