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# What is the ICANN Domain Verification Regulation ?

# What is ICANN?

[ICANN](https://help.ex2.com/en/article/what-is-icann-qqz8xy/?bust=1784826291757) is the regulatory body for domain registrations. ICANN(Internet Corporation for Assigned Name and Numbers) requires domain owners to confirm their **WHOIS** contact information fornew **domain** **registrations**, **transfers**, and **contact** **modifications**.

# How to **verify** contact **information**?

After you purchase your domain name, you will **receive** an **email** from the domain registry to **verify** your **contact** **information**.  
Simply **click** on the verification **link** in the email and your contact information will be verified. You **should** verify your **contact** **information** within **15** **days** from your domain registration date.  
If you don't **verify** your **domain** contact information, your **domain** will be **suspended** and it will become **unavailable**.