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In order to reach [[ICANN]], the domain name resolvers first decode the request. In this way, the request is first processed by the resolver and split into its component parts. Then, the resolver will forward the request to [[ICANN]] in order to find the corresponding IP Address. The reply is forwarded to the user's computer.

In order to reach [[ICANN]], the domain name resolvers first decode the request. In this way, the request is first processed by the resolver and split into its component parts. Then, the resolver will forward the request to [[ICANN]] in order to find the corresponding IP Address. The reply is forwarded to the user's computer.

Some consider domain name resolvers a waste of time given that it would be easier to directly contact [[ICANN]]; but the resolvers maintain a high level of performance, and are essential given that it would be very difficult for the root servers to handle billions of requests on a daily basis. <ref>[http://www.internic.net/faqs/authoritative-dns.html The Importance of Domain Name Resolver]</ref>

Even if the process performed by domain name resolvers is easy and is for some considered as a waste of time because it would be easier to directly contact the [[ICANN]], there is an important reason for this process: performance. More specifically, it would be very difficult for the root servers to handle billions of requests on a daily basis. <ref>[http://www.internic.net/faqs/authoritative-dns.html The Importance of Domain Name Resolver]</ref>

==ICANN and Domain Name Resolvers==

==ICANN and Domain Name Resolvers==