| Phase & Extension Launching in next 30 Days |
Start Date | Order Entry Deadline Date |
First-come First-served (FCFS) | Suggested Users | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunrise Registration Phase | ||||||
| .giving | 13-Oct-2022 | 9-Dec-2022 | Yes | .GIVING is intended to be used as a dedicated space where both for-profit and non-profit entities can showcase their fundraising efforts and other ways they are giving back and supporting their communities. | ||
| Limited Registration Phase | ||||||
| .th | 1-Oct-2022 | 28-Nov-2022 | Yes | This is the top level .th launch for customers looking to expand their brand in the Thailand domain name space. | ||
| General Availability Registration | ||||||
| .kids | 29-Nov-2022 | n/a | Yes | The .KIDS TLD looks to provide a child-friendly cyberspace intended to contribute to the positive development and well-being of children around the world and value child voice and participation. | ||
| .boo | 15-Nov-2022 | n/a | Yes | .BOO is an open TLD targeted towards companies that want to use .boo for a fun marketing moment. | ||
| .rsvp | 15-Nov-2022 | n/a | Yes | .RSVP is an open TLD targeted towards businesses who want to create websites for an event or service that requires advance booking. | ||
| Pioneer Registration Phase | ||||||
| .kids | 19-Oct-2022 | 25-Nov-2022 | Yes | The .KIDS Pioneer phase is reserved for registrants who intend to use their domain; such as forwarding to a live site, or utilizing the domain for an email address. | ||
| Phase & Extension Launching In-Progress |
Start Date | Order Entry Deadline Date |
First-come First-served (FCFS) | Suggested Users | ||
| Other In-Progress Launches | ||||||
| .xn--4dbrk0ce | 11-May-2022 | 2-Jan-2023 | No | An IDN TLD for “Israel” which will be available for customers who wish to register a Hebrew domain name. Launch phases will grant priority to current IDN.IL owners prior to General Availability. | ||
| 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. | ||
| .giving | 20-Jan-2023 | n/a | Yes | .GIVING is intended to be used as a dedicated space where both for-profit and non-profit entities can showcase their fundraising efforts and other ways they are giving back and supporting their communities. | ||
SPOTLIGHT
Premium Kenyan (.KE) Domains Auction
The Kenyan Registry has announced that it will be selling 724 premium .KE domains in an Auction process starting November 1, 2022. Premium 1, 2 & 3 character domain as well as some generic terms and numeric domain strings will be sold in two options.
• Buy Now – sold on a first come, first served basis at a designated premium fee
• Bid Option – Premium & Gold domains will be auctioned to the highest bidder with the minimum bid defined by the registry
The auction platform will run until December 2, 2022. Please reach out to your Customer Service Partner if you are interested in participating in the auction and reviewing the full list of domains and categories. The list of names sold in auction will is also available on the registry site: https://auction.kenic.or.ke/
.AO Top Level Now Offered
CSC is now offering domains in the 2nd Level .AO ccTLD. We recommend owners of existing 3rd Level .AO domains to register in the 2nd Level. For questions or assistance in getting your domains secured please reach out to your Strategic Account Manager or Client Service Partner.
.CN Registry Verification Process Change
The .CN Registry (CNNIC) has finalized the date of implementation for the update of the real name verification policy which was postponed from last year.
On 12th July 2022 the .CN Registry (CNNIC) implemented the policy to complete real name verification of the registrant prior to registering or updating the ownership of a domain. Additionally the registry now requires a copy of the passport or National ID card of an authorized signatory representative of the registrant organization as well as the organizations certificate of incorporation to complete real name verification.
From 1st August 2022 it will be prohibited to renew any domain which has not passed real name verification. The change will impact all domains under .CN (and all sub extensions), .中国 (xn--fiqs8s), .公司 (xn--55qx5d) and .网络 (xn--io0a7i). Real Name Verification was introduced by CNNIC in 2012, and all new registration since 2012 have completed real name verification, however domains registered prior to 2012 were not originally included in the process. CSC is continuing our focus to ensure all names have passed the Real Name Verification and meet CN eligibility requirements.
Please reach out to your Customer Service Partner if you have any additional questions on the new process.
.TH Top Level Launches for 2022
The Thai Network Information Center Foundation (THNIC Foundation) has finished the second of three rounds of .th second level domain registration in 2022, with the third round being 1 October – 30 November 2022.
Domain registrations may be of interest to Thai organizations and Thai trademark holders. Registrations are limited to exact match or abbreviations of the organization name or exact match of the trademark.
THNIC Foundation are donating registration fees to the Thai Internet Infrastructure Development Fund and THNIC Academy training projects. The funds will support the implementation of the Bangkok Neutral Internet Exchange, a major internet infrastructure development project in Thailand that focuses on enhancing data exchange within the country as well as supporting a project which aims at bringing internet access to local communities using advanced, low-cost technology even in the most remote areas.
Businesses and organizations interested in registering a .TH domain name should speak with their CSC strategic account manager or client service partner.
.TR has fully transitioned to TRABIS
Effective immediately domain name applications, transfers, and domain name renewals will be taken over by TRABIS which means .COM.TR, .ORG.TR, and .NET.TR are now unrestricted.
Businesses and organizations interested in registering a .TR-related domain name as an opportunity, or even for defensive purposes, should speak with their CSC strategic account manager or client service partner.