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sTLD (sponsored Top-Level Domain) is a sponsored top-level domain, meaning a domain extension created for a specific community, industry, or type of organization and managed by an authorized sponsor/operator. Examples include .gov, .edu, .museum, and .aero.
In simple terms, an sTLD is a “specialized” domain extension with registration rules. Unlike many gTLDs, registering a domain in an sTLD usually requires meeting specific eligibility criteria (for example, organization type, industry, or applicant status).
An sTLD is a domain extension for a specific category of users or organizations. It has a sponsor (operator/managing organization) that sets registration rules and ensures domains are used according to the purpose of that zone.
A gTLD is a general international extension (such as .com or .net), a ccTLD is a country-code extension (such as .ua or .pl), and an sTLD is a specialized extension for a specific community or industry (such as .edu, .gov, or .museum). The key difference is that sTLDs usually have eligibility rules and registration restrictions.
An sTLD domain is suitable for organizations and projects that meet the requirements of a specific zone. For example, educational institutions, government entities, or industry-specific organizations. Before registration, it is important to review the rules and eligibility requirements of the chosen sTLD.