Weekly Launch Guide May 8, 2023

Weekly Launch Guide May 8, 2023
Phase & Extension
Launching in next 30 Days
Start Date Order Entry
Deadline Date
First-come First-served (FCFS) Suggested Users
Sunrise Registration
.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.
General Availability
.forum 17-May-2023 n/a Yes .FORUM is relaunching at a lower cost to the public.
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.
.th 1-Jun-2023 27-Jun-2023 Yes This is the top level .th launch for customers looking to expand their brand in the Thailand domain name space.

SPOTLIGHT

.NE Registry Offers New Extensions

The .NE Registry is now offering two new extensions: co.ne and or.ne. Please reach out to your Client Service Partner if you have interest in either of these extensions.

.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.