Joint RPKI baseline documents – FAQs

1. General FAQs about the joint RPKI baseline documents

1.1 Why are these documents being published?

These documents aim to provide transparency and clarity on how RPKI is implemented across the five RIRs. By making this information publicly available, we help the technical community make informed decisions and foster greater consistency, security, and resilience in Internet routing.

1.2 What is the expected impact of these documents on RPKI operations?

The documents serve as reference materials to support operators, researchers, and policymakers. While they do not introduce operational changes, they help highlight best practices, identify gaps, and inform future improvements to RPKI services.

1.3 Will these documents be updated in the future?

Yes. As RPKI evolves and implementations are iterated, these documents will be reviewed and updated to reflect changes in policies, services, and best practices across the RIRs.

1.4 How do the RIRs plan to address differences in RPKI implementations?

Each RIR operates under its own policies and technical infrastructure, which may lead to some variations in RPKI implementation. While complete uniformity may not be feasible, these documents serve as a baseline for discussions to enhance alignment where possible.

1.5 How can the community provide feedback on these documents?

We encourage feedback through the RPKI Program email address: rpki_program [at] nro.net. Input from the community helps ensure usefulness and relevance.

2. FAQs about the process to create a ROA through each RIR

2.1 Why do different RIRs have different ROA creation processes?

Each RIR operates within its regional policy framework and implementation practices, which influence how ROAs are managed. Differences in authentication methods, user interfaces, and automation options may exist, but the goal remains the same: to allow resource holders to create valid ROAs efficiently.

2.2 Can the ROA creation process be standardised across RIRs?

While complete standardisation may not be possible due to policy and infrastructure differences, efforts are ongoing to align processes where feasible and make ROA creation more user-friendly.

2.3 Are there automation tools available for ROA management?

Yes. Many RIRs provide APIs to help operators manage ROAs efficiently.

2.4 What should I do if I encounter issues creating a ROA?

Operators should reach out to their respective RIR’s support team for guidance and troubleshooting. Additionally, community forums, mailing lists, working groups, etc. may help address common challenges.

Last modified on 22/09/2025