UpcomingNew gTLDs which have been approved, but have not yet released details regarding dates for future phases.
SunriseThe Sunrise Period is a limited pre-registration period and is the mandatory first phase of all new gTLDs. All registries are required to have a Sunrise Period open only to holders of a validated trademark record in the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH). This is the right period to register brand names as domains. Also, Sunrise periods will in most cases include an auction process, while some will be offered on a “first-come, first-served” basis. A separate Sunrise fee will be applied per domain.
Quiet PeriodA short period between the Sunrise and Landrush phases, or between Landrush and General Availability. Once in this lull phase, domains cannot be registered.
LandrushRegistries have the option of including a Landrush period in their launch timeline, though this phase is not mandatory. It is the best period to register important names, which are not or cannot be trademarked.
Quiet Period
General AvailabilityThe General Availability phase follows all Sunrise and Landrush periods. This is the open-ended phase where the TLD is available on a “first-come, first-served” basis to the general public. During the first ninety (90) calendar days after General Availability opens for each new gTLD, registries must provide Trademark Claims. The Claims Period cannot overlap with the Sunrise phase.
Upcoming
New gTLDs which have been approved, but have not yet released details regarding dates for future phases.
Sunrise
The Sunrise Period is a limited pre-registration period and is the mandatory first phase of all new gTLDs. All registries are required to have a Sunrise Period open only to holders of a validated trademark record in the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH). This is the right period to register brand names as domains. Also, Sunrise periods will in most cases include an auction process, while some will be offered on a “first-come, first-served” basis. A separate Sunrise fee will be applied per domain.
Quiet Period
A short period between the Sunrise and Landrush phases, or between Landrush and General Availability. Once in this lull phase, domains cannot be registered.
Landrush
Registries have the option of including a Landrush period in their launch timeline, though this phase is not mandatory. It is the best period to register important names, which are not or cannot be trademarked.
General Availability
The General Availability phase follows all Sunrise and Landrush periods. This is the open-ended phase where the TLD is available on a “first-come, first-served” basis to the general public. During the first ninety (90) calendar days after General Availability opens for each new gTLD, registries must provide Trademark Claims. The Claims Period cannot overlap with the Sunrise phase.
