/preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/topics/domain-management/ Recent content in Domain management on Digital.gov Hugo en-us /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/requirements-for-the-registration-and-use-of-gov-domains-in-the-federal-government/ Tue, 14 May 2024 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/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. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/moving-to-gov/ Mon, 20 Nov 2023 12:13:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/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. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/10/13/an-update-on-our-transition/ Fri, 13 Oct 2023 11:20:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/10/13/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. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/09/06/infrastructure-as-a-public-service/ Wed, 06 Sep 2023 11:10:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2023/09/06/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. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/m-23-10-the-registration-and-use-of-gov-domains-in-the-federal-government/ Wed, 08 Feb 2023 08:04:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/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. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/09/14/making-infrastructure-less-invisible/ Wed, 14 Sep 2022 16:51:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2022/09/14/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. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/dotgov-online-trust-in-government-act-of-2020/ Sun, 27 Dec 2020 09:05:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/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. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/services/service_dotgov/ Mon, 01 Jan 0001 00:00:00 +0000 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/services/service_dotgov/ We make it easy to register and manage a .gov domain for US-based government organizations. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/an-introduction-to-domain-management/ Tue, 28 Nov 2023 14:38:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/resources/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. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2018/10/29/gsa-steps-up-security-for-dotgov/ Mon, 29 Oct 2018 15:00:00 -0500 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2018/10/29/gsa-steps-up-security-for-dotgov/ GSA’s DotGov Program is modernizing the security of .gov to make government websites and systems more secure. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/04/12/dotgov-domain-registration-program-to-provide-https-preloading-in-may/ Wed, 12 Apr 2017 14:19:47 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/04/12/dotgov-domain-registration-program-to-provide-https-preloading-in-may/ Effective May 15, 2017, GSA’s DotGov Domain Registration Program will begin providing HSTS Preloading services for federal agencies. This new service helps ensure that visitor communication with .gov websites is not modified or compromised, and hostile networks cannot inject malware, tracking beacons, or otherwise monitor or change visitor interactions online. /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/01/19/automatic-https-enforcement-for-new-executive-branch-gov-domains/ Thu, 19 Jan 2017 12:00:30 -0400 /preview/gsa/digitalgov.gov/bc-archive-content-3/2017/01/19/automatic-https-enforcement-for-new-executive-branch-gov-domains/ HTTPS is a necessary baseline for security on the modern web. Non-secure HTTP connections lack integrity protection, and can be used to attack citizens, foreign nationals, and government staff. HTTPS provides increased confidentiality, authenticity, and integrity that mitigate these attacks.