News Domains Protocols Numbers About News 2026-07-27 Updated Root KSK Rollover Guide Released Updated guidance on what to expect during a Root Zone KSK rollover, in advance of the upcoming October 2026 planned event. 2026-07-02 IANA Satisfaction Survey Shows Strong Support and Continued Trust Results from the annual satisfaction survey of IANA customers show strong support and continued trust in the IANA services. 2026-06-01 2025 Audit on System and Organization Controls for IANA Functions Completed SOC audits of the key systems used to deliver the IANA functions were completed for the period ending 30 November 2025, including a sixteenth consecutive exception-free audit of the root zone KSK and a second annual SOC 3 report on the Registry Assignment and Maintenance Systems. All News Clear Filter All Types Update Blog Oversight Publication Consultation Date News 2026-07-27 Updated Root KSK Rollover Guide Released Update ICANN Updated guidance on what to expect during a Root Zone KSK rollover, in advance of the upcoming October 2026 planned event. 2026-07-02 IANA Satisfaction Survey Shows Strong Support and Continued Trust Update ICANN Results from the annual satisfaction survey of IANA customers show strong support and continued trust in the IANA services. 2026-06-01 2025 Audit on System and Organization Controls for IANA Functions Completed Update ICANN SOC audits of the key systems used to deliver the IANA functions were completed for the period ending 30 November 2025, including a sixteenth consecutive exception-free audit of the root zone KSK and a second annual SOC 3 report on the Registry Assignment and Maintenance Systems. 2026-05-29 Updated Certificates for DNSSEC Trust Anchor Validation Update IANA has published a new Certificate Authority (CA) certificate for DNSSEC root trust anchor validation. Relying parties validating root-anchors.xml using detached signatures should update their trust anchors. 2026-02-03 Proposal for a Root KSK Algorithm Rollover Consultation ICANN Comment is invited on the proposal for a DNS Root Key Signing Key (Root KSK) algorithm rollover. The proposal sets out a multi-year implementation plan, beginning with the generation of a new ECDSA Root KSK in 2027 and ending with the retirement of the RSA Root KSK in 2029. 2025-06-04 2024 Audit on System and Organization Controls for IANA Functions Completed Update External SOC audits of the key systems used to deliver the IANA functions were completed for the period ending 30 November 2024, including a fifteenth consecutive exception-free audit of the root zone KSK and the first SOC 3 report for the Registry Assignment and Maintenance Systems. 2025-04-28 PTI Board Adopts 2025–30 Strategic Plan and FY26 Operating Plan and Budget Blog ICANN PTI's five year strategic plan set out objectives for the next five years for the IANA functions. 2025-02-21 2024 IANA Customer Survey Results Published Oversight External The annual independent survey of IANA customers and key stakeholders covering 2024 has been published. 2024-12-17 Draft operating plans and budget for Fiscal Year 2026 Consultation ICANN Comment is invited on the draft operating plan and budget for the IANA functions for Fiscal Year 2026. 2024-11-26 Draft PTI Strategy for 2026-2030 Consultation ICANN Comment is invited on the draft strategic plan for the IANA functions for 2026-2030. 2024-11-05 DNSSEC trust anchor format update and DNS pre-publication Update We have updated the trust anchor XML to include data elements described in the upcoming RFC 7958bis document. This format adds additional information that may be useful for implementers. 2024-11-01 Allocation of /12 IPv6 address space to APNIC Update The unicast address block 2410::/12 has been allocated to APNIC based on their eligibility according to the IANA Policy for Allocation of IPv6 Blocks to Regional Internet Registries. 2024-09-04 Changes to HTTP service for example domains Update The websites served on the example domains (e.g. example.com, example.net, example.org, and example.edu) no longer support POST, PUT, DELETE, and PATCH requests. 2024-07-24 Update to DNSSEC trust anchors Update ICANN An update to the trust anchors for DNSSEC has been published. This update adds a new key that is planned to be used to sign the DNS root zone starting in 2026. 2024-07-18 2023 Audit on Service Organization Controls for IANA functions completed Oversight ICANN The findings from our annual SOC2 and SOC3 audits, independently administered by RSM US LLP, have been published. 2024-07-18 Mailing list system migration Update Our mailing list platform is undergoing major upgrades. 2024-07-10 IANA Survey Shows Consistent Results and Offers Insights Oversight ICANN Our annual survey of key stakeholders has been published, providing useful feedback for the ongoing evolution of our services. 2024-05-23 Root Zone DNSSEC Algorithm Rollover Study Issues Final Report Update ICANN The final report of our community study team has been published, providing guidance on how cryptographic algorithm changes to the DNS root zone should be performed in the future. 2024-02-28 Second IANA Naming Function Review commences Oversight ICANN ICANN has convened the periodical community review of the IANA Naming Functions, which performs an assessment every five years. 2024-01-24 Proposed Top-Level Domain String for Private Use Consultation ICANN IANA has made a provisional determination that “.INTERNAL” should be reserved for private-use and internal network applications. Prior to review and approval of this reservation by the ICANN Board, we are seeking feedback on whether the selection complies with the specified procedure from SAC113, and any other observations that this string would be an inappropriate selection for this purpose. 2023-10-19 Draft Report of the Root Zone DNSSEC Algorithm Rollover Study Consultation ICANN A draft study on how to select a new cryptographic algorithm for the root zone, and how a rollover to that algorith, has been produced and we are now seeking comment. This study is the product of a community design team. 2023-08-15 A New Data Protection Mechanism for the Root Zone Blog ICANN By the end of this year, the Domain Name System (DNS) root zone will introduce the ZONEMD record that will provide a new mechanism for network operators to validate its contents. 2023-07-18 Update on Hardware Security Modules and Rollover Plans for the Root Zone KSK Update Efforts to rollover to the recently generated new KSK will be paused while replacement hardware options continue to be evaluated. 2023-06-10 News service now available Update This section on the website is now available to aggregate operational updates and other updates of interest that we have historically published in different locations. 2023-05-25 Future update to IPv4 address for DNS root server Update The b.root-servers.net address is planned for an update in November 2023. 2023-05-16 Feedback sought on proposed bylaws amendments Consultation ICANN Proposals to update the PTI Bylaws, that govern the IANA functions, are open for public comment. These proposals seek to simplify PTI's planning cycles to better align with ICANN. 2023-05-02 System controls validated by 2022 IANA Functions audit Oversight ICANN The findings from our annual SOC2 and SOC3 audits, independently administered by RSM US LLP, have been published. 2023-04-28 Deprecating infrastructure .INT domains Publication External RFC 9121 has been published which formalizes the removal of a number of legacy .INT domains by IANA. These domains are no longer in use but were documented for historical, often experimental purposes. This document clarifies earlier documents and should have no practical effect. 2023-04-13 Root Zone KSK HSM Update Update ICANN Production of the hardware security modules (HSMs) used to store the Root Zone KSK is ceasing. IANA is commencing an initiative to study and identify alternatives, in the meantime the existing hardware is expected to continue to be used for in the coming years. 2023-03-30 Registration procedures for private enterprise numbers (PENs) Publication External RFC 9371 has been published which updates the registration procedures for private enterprise numbers (PENs). 2023-03-13 How time zones are coordinated Blog ICANN The basics of how the IANA functions manage the Time Zone Database, an essential collection of rules that govern time relied upon around the world. 2023-03-02 Schedule announced for next KSK key generation Update ICANN The next Root Zone KSK is planned to be generated at the next key signing ceremony on 27 April 2023. 2023-02-21 Design team convened for KSK algorithm rollover study Consultation ICANN A Root Zone Algorithm Rollover Study Design Team has been established to develop recommendations on how the cryptographic algorithm used for the root zone may be changed during future rollovers. 2023-01-18 ICANN’s annual IANA customer survey shows shift in engagement preferences Oversight ICANN The 2022 IANA Customer Engagement Survey has been published. A big shift was in customers' desires for remote engagement, down to 9% from 50% a year prior. 2022-12-13 Updated Root Zone Management System available Update An updated Root Zone Management System is now available. TLD managers have new features available to them in this release, including abilities to customize access and authorization policies. 2022-12-02 Root Zone Management System update Update A significant upgrade to the Root Zone Management System will be performed on 13 December 2022 and customers are encouraged to submit root zone changes in advance of that date. 2022-12-02 Holiday services Update IANA will operate on a modified schedule at the end-of-year, however all services continue to operate including emergency response. 2022-12-01 New private enterprise number system available Update A significant update has been made to the system that supports private enterprise number (PEN) registrations. A more interactive application and modification process has been implemented, along with a modern interface for browsing registrations. 2022-12-01 Webinar on updating the Root Zone Management System Consultation ICANN On 6 December 2022 at 16:00 to 17:00 UTC, you are invited to join a webinar covering the new features in the RZMS upgrade. 2022-11-16 Call for volunteers to plan for changing the Root Zone DNSSEC algorithm Oversight ICANN ICANN recently announced on open call for volunteers to join a design team that will develop a plan for changing the cryptographic algorithm used for the Domain Name System (DNS) root key signing key and zone signing key. Those who feel they are qualified are welcome to apply. 2022-09-15 Draft operating plans and budget for Fiscal Year 2024 Consultation ICANN Comment is invited on the draft operating plan and budget for the IANA functions for Fiscal Year 2024. 2022-09-07 IANA Community Day in Brussels, Belgium Consultation ICANN In conjunction with the 2022 ICANN DNS Symposium, IANA will be holding a half-day workshop focused on key technical evolution projects within IANA relating to the DNS. Topics will include a discussion of how to perform a DNSSEC algorithm rollover for the DNS root zone, and reviewing and updating the TLD technical requirements for root zone changes. TLD managers, DNS experts, and other interested parties are encouraged to attend. 2022-07-25 Webinar on IANA functions and PTI planning for Fiscal Year 2024 Consultation ICANN A webinar, open to all, will explain the annual planning process for the IANA functions and invite contributions on priorities for the coming year. 2022-07-08 Final report of the Root Zone Update Process study Oversight ICANN The final report conducted by independent researchers on the Root Zone Update Process has been published. 2022-06-07 Common Questions on the Next-Generation Root Zone Management System Update Answers to commonly asked questions about our next-generation Root Zone Manageme…