There are no updates on domain launches or changes in policies this week. We are sending you the April 10th update as a reminder.
| Phase & Extension Launching in next 30 Days |
Start Date | Order Entry Deadline Date |
First-come First-served (FCFS) | Suggested Users | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Registration | ||||||
| .watches | 28-Mar-2023 | 25-May-2023 | No | The .watches TLD is targeted to the watch and jewelry community, stores, or repair services. | ||
| .dad | 2-Apr-2023 | 1-May-2023 | Yes | An unrestricted TLD targeted towards father focused companies and organizations. | ||
| .foo | 2-Apr-2023 | 1-May-2023 | Yes | .foo, .mov, .zip, and .nexus are new TLDs companies can use for tech-related brands and websites. | ||
| .zip | 2-Apr-2023 | 1-May-2023 | Yes | .foo, .mov, .zip, and .nexus are new TLDs companies can use for tech-related brands and websites. | ||
| .mov | 2-Apr-2023 | 1-May-2023 | Yes | .foo, .mov, .zip, and .nexus are new TLDs companies can use for tech-related brands and websites. | ||
| .nexus | 2-Apr-2023 | 1-May-2023 | Yes | .foo, .mov, .zip, and .nexus are new TLDs companies can use for tech-related brands and websites. | ||
| .phd | 2-Apr-2023 | 1-May-2023 | Yes | Unrestricted but targeted towards higher education institutions and their graduates. | ||
| .prof | 2-Apr-2023 | 1-May-2023 | Yes | Unrestricted but targeted towards higher education institutions and their graduates. | ||
| .esq | 2-Apr-2023 | 1-May-2023 | Yes | Unrestricted but targeted towards higher education institutions and their graduates. | ||
| .forum | 12-Apr-2023 | 8-May-2023 | Yes | .FORUM is relaunching at a lower cost. This phase is for customers with matching trademarks. | ||
| Early Access Phase | ||||||
| .dad | 3-May-2023 | 9-May-2023 | Yes | An unrestricted TLD targeted towards father focused companies and organizations. | ||
| .foo | 3-May-2023 | 9-May-2023 | Yes | .foo, .mov, .zip, and .nexus are new TLDs companies can use for tech-related brands and websites. | ||
| .zip | 3-May-2023 | 9-May-2023 | Yes | .foo, .mov, .zip, and .nexus are new TLDs companies can use for tech-related brands and websites. | ||
| .mov | 3-May-2023 | 9-May-2023 | Yes | .foo, .mov, .zip, and .nexus are new TLDs companies can use for tech-related brands and websites. | ||
| .nexus | 3-May-2023 | 9-May-2023 | Yes | .foo, .mov, .zip, and .nexus are new TLDs companies can use for tech-related brands and websites. | ||
| .phd | 3-May-2023 | 9-May-2023 | Yes | Unrestricted but targeted towards higher education institutions and their graduates. | ||
| .prof | 3-May-2023 | 9-May-2023 | Yes | Unrestricted but targeted towards higher education institutions and their graduates. | ||
| .esq | 3-May-2023 | 9-May-2023 | Yes | Unrestricted but targeted towards higher education institutions and their graduates. | ||
| Phase & Extension Future Launch Phases |
Start Date | Order Entry Deadline Date |
First-come First-served (FCFS) | Suggested Users | ||
| Future Launches | ||||||
| .channel | TBD | n/a | Yes | .channel domains are for brand owners looking to host or redirect to online strorefronts; digital and physical products. | ||
| .forum | 17-May-2023 | n/a | Yes | .FORUM is relaunching at a lower cost to the public. | ||
SPOTLIGHT
.PR Premium and Reserve Release
The .PR Registry is releasing 52,000 .pr domains from the reserved list starting on 3-Apr-2023. If you have any questions or interest in securing one of these .pr domains please reach out to your client service partner.
.FORUM Relaunch
Under new ownership the .FORUM Registry will be re-launching this TLD with a new cost structure. Previously a premium extension costs will be reduced for new and existing domains. Before the cost are reduced to the public the Registry will allow trademark owners priority to secure registrations starting 12-Apr-2023. Contact you SAM or CSP if you want to learn more.