The American Registry for Internet Numbers (ARIN) is the Regional Internet Registry (RIR) for Canada, many Caribbean and North Atlantic islands, and the United States. ARIN manages the distribution of Internet number resources, including IPv4 and IPv6 address space and AS numbers. ARIN opened its doors for business on December 22, 1997 after incorporating on April 18, 1997. ARIN is a nonprofit corporation with headquarters in Chantilly, Virginia, USA.
ARIN is one of five Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) in the world. Like the other RIRs, ARIN:
- Provides services related to the technical coordination and management of Internet number resources
- Facilitates policy development by its members and stakeholders
- Participates in the international Internet community
- Is a nonprofit, community-based organization
- Is governed by an executive board elected by its membership
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