- Spotlight: ICANN’s New gTLD Program – Round Two
Upcoming domain launches
| Extension and Phases | Start Date | Order Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| .DOT (gTLD) | ||
| Sunrise*** | 21-Jul-2026 | 15-Oct-2026 |
| EAP*** | 20-Oct-2026 | 1-Nov-2026 |
| General Availability*** | 2-Nov-2026 | |
| .EAT, .FLY, .HERE (gTLDs) | ||
| Sunrise | 1-Sept-2026 | 5-Nov-2026 |
| EAP | 10-Nov-2026 | 17-Nov-2026 |
| General Availability | 17-Nov-2026 | |
Launch Notes
.DOT (gTLD): This new is intended for software developers, builders, indie devs, and technical brands. .DOT Sunrise phase has been announced to start on 21st July 2026.
.EAT, .FLY and .HERE (gTLDs): The Google Registry has announced the launch of three new gTLDs, starting with a first come, first serve Sunrise phase on September 1, 2026. These TLDs will be unrestricted and open to all registrants. As with all Google Registry TLDs, a HTTPS/SSL certificate will be required for domains to resolve in modern browsers.
Spotlight
ICANN’s New gTLD Program – Round Two
2026 will see ICANN accept applications for .BRAND TLDs once more, when it opens the second round of its New gTLD Program in April. Owning a .BRAND TLD has multiple benefits, including:
- A secure online presence totally free from infringement concern
- The opportunity to build your own infrastructure in a secure environment
- Complete control of your domain space
- Unlimited availability with what’s left of the dot – never fight or bid for generic words, product names, taglines, or other monikers in domain registrations
Find out more about .BRAND ownership, and how CSC can be your trusted .BRAND partner.
Premium Domain Name Changes at Radix
Radix Technologies Inc. updated the premium domain lists for their .Fun, .Host, .Online, .Press, .Site, .Space, .Store, .Tech, .Uno, and .Website TLDs on July 23, 2026. As part of this update, the registry also added more than 30,000 reserved domains to its premium list. Please contact your Customer Service Team if you would like to review names being released for registration.
Glossary
- ***: This phase of domain registration is first-come-first-served, where the first person or entity to register an available domain name becomes the rightful owner.
- Phases
- General Availability: Domain registration is available to public.
- Sunrise: Domain registration is restricted to trademark holders before public access.
- Landrush/ Early Access/ Limited Registration: Periods typically between Sunrise and General Availability phases that allow pre-registrations at a premium.
