1 EXHIBIT 23.1 CONSENT OF INDEPENDENT ACCOUNTANTS We hereby consent to the incorporation by reference in the Registration Statements on Form S-8 (No. 333-43821 and No. 333-45873) of Network Solutions, Inc. of our reports dated February 6, 1998 appearing on pages F-2 and F-3 of this Form 10-K. /s/ PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP PRICE WATERHOUSE LLP Falls Church, VA March 27, 1998