| Phase & Extension Future & Ongoing Launch Phases |
Start Date | Order Entry Deadline Date |
First-come First-served (FCFS) | Suggested Users | Sunrise | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .kw | 23-Sep-2024 | 20-Mar-2025 | Yes | Trademark required. Non-refundable application fee. | Landrush | |
| .kw | 23-Mar-2025 | 19-Sep-2025 | Yes | TBD | Early Access Period | |
| .channel | 4-Feb-2025 | 10-Feb-2025 | Yes | This phase is open to all interested registrants that meet the registrant eligibility criteria. Privacy Protection is not allowed for this phase. | ||
| General Availability | ||||||
| .kw | 23-Sep-2025 | n/a | Yes | TBD | ||
| .channel | 11-Feb-2025 | n/a | Yes | This phase is open to all interested registrants that meet the registrant eligibility criteria. Privacy Protection is not allowed for this phase. | ||
SPOTLIGHT
Extensions Now Offered
.BET.BR
.NAME.NG
.KW
The Kuwait domain registry has announced the availability of top-level .KW domain registrations for the first time. This launch will take place between September 2024 and September 2025, beginning with a 6-month long Sunrise period. Applications during Sunrise will require a matching trademark and will be accepted on a first-come, first served basis. International trademarks are welcome, no local presence in Kuwait will be required.
Identity Digital Premium Name Release
Identity Digital has announced the release of previously-reserved platinum domains to “buy it now” premium price tiers. Domains included in this release will become available on November 20, 2024. Please reach out to your Client Service Partner if you have any questions.