SPOTLIGHT: The sunrise phase of dot(.)blog has started and will require additional defensive consideration by brand owners for various reasons. Please note: Two character and Three character domain names will be available during the Sunrise phase.
Please speak with your account manager for strategic advice or more information.
A summary of upcoming TLD launches is included below. For more detailed information, please visit The Brand Circle or contact a New gTLD specialist.
Launches within 30 days (bold indicates where dates fall within time frame)
| Extension | Start Date | Order Entry Deadline | First-come First-served (FCFS) | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Phase | ||||
| .ie IDNS | 23-Aug-2016 | 19-Sep-2016 | No | IE Domain Registry Limited |
| .doctor | 23-Aug-2016 | 20-Oct-2016 | No | Donuts (Blocks Available) |
| .shop | 30-Jun-2016 | 25-Aug-2016 | No | GMO Registry |
| .storage | 5-Jul-2016 | 26-Aug-2016 | Yes | Self Storage Company LLC |
| .at 1&2 characters | 29-Aug-2016 | 21-Sep-2016 | No | Austrian registry (nic.at GmbH) |
| .makeup | 8-Sep-2016 | 18-Oct-2016 | Yes | L’Oreal registry |
| .games | 12-Jul-2016 | 8-Sep-2016 | No | Rightside (Blocks Available) |
| .shopping | 19-Jul-2016 | 15-Sep-2016 | No | Donuts (Blocks Available) |
| Grandfather Phase | ||||
| .uy (IDN only) | 14-Jun-2016 | 15-Sep-2016 | Yes | Uruguayan registry |
| Limited Phase | ||||
| .moi (Limited 2) | 1-Sep-2016 | 28-Sep-2016 | No | Amazon Registry Services, Inc. (ARSI) |
| .storage | 6-Sep-2016 | 30-Dec-2016 | Yes | Self Storage Company LLC |
| .th | 1-Aug-2016 | 8-Sep-2016 | Yes | THNIC |
| Landrush Phase | ||||
| .xn--mk1bu44c (Korean dot-com) | 16-Aug-2016 | 25-Aug-2016 | Yes | Verisign, Inc. |
| .xn--t60b56a (Korean dot-net) | 16-Aug-2016 | 25-Aug-2016 | Yes | Verisign, inc. |
| EAP | ||||
| .shop (EAP Stage 1) | 1-Sep-2016 | 1-Sep-2016 | Yes | GMO Registry |
| .shop (EAP Stage 2) | 3-Sep-2016 | 2-Sep-2016 | Yes | GMO Registry |
| .shop (EAP Stage 3) | 6-Sep-2016 | 8-Sep-2016 | Yes | GMO Registry |
| .shop (EAP Stage 4) | 10-Sep-2016 | 12-Sep-2016 | Yes | GMO Registry |
| .shop (EAP Stage 5) | 14-Sep-2016 | 15-Sep-2016 | Yes | GMO Registry |
| General Availability | ||||
| .xn--mk1bu44c (Korean dot-com) | 30-Aug-2016 | N/A | Yes | Verisign, Inc. |
| .xn--t60b56a (Korean dot-net) | 30-Aug-2016 | N/A | Yes | Verisign, Inc. |
| .games | 14-Sep-2016 | N/A | Yes | Rightside (Blocks Available) |
The information provided is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.