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SPOTLIGHT:<\/p>\n

.APP Sunrise Phase Approaches End<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sunrise phase for .app ends on April 30, 2018. This phase is designed to help trademark owners secure their domains with eligible SMD files. The TLD provides a secure namespace for application developers to host, promote, and showcase their products and services. Google added .app to the HTTP Strict Transport Security (HSTS) preload list, which means that secure connections (SSL certificates) will be required for live sites. The use of HSTS requires registrants to take steps to configure HTTPS for their domains in order for them to work in all major browsers. With the exception of these security requirements, the TLD will be a regular, open TLD that is open to all interested applicants. General Availability begins on May 1, 2018, with a 7 day Early Access Program to start. For more information, please contact your Client Service Partner.<\/p>\n

.ICU Domains Now in Sight<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

April 24, 2018, marks the Sunrise Phase launch of the new gTLD, .icu (\u201cI See You\u201d). ShortDot, the registry behind .icu, positions their TLD as being \u201cgeared towards being present, online and live with your customers, readers, and followers 24\/7.\u201d The Sunrise phase is first-come, first-served. General Availability begins May 29, 2018. For more information, please contact your Client Service Partner.<\/p>\n

Still Launching<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The following TLDs have launch phases (Pre-General Availability) that are currently still in progress. If you are interested in participating in any of these launches, please contact your Client Service Partner.<\/p>\n

.app<\/span><\/p>\n

.UK<\/span><\/p>\n

.basketball<\/span><\/p>\n

.bot<\/span><\/p>\n

.rugby<\/span><\/p>\n

.mt<\/span><\/p>\n

.xn--imr513n (.\u9910\u5385 \u201cRestaurant\u201d Chinese)<\/span><\/p>\n

.xn--g2xx48c (\u8d2d\u7269 \u201cShopping\u201d Chinese)<\/span><\/p>\n

Launches within 30 days (bold indicates where dates fall within time frame)<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n
Extension<\/span><\/th>\nStart Date<\/span><\/th>\nOrder Entry Deadline<\/span><\/th>\nFirst-come First-served (FCFS)<\/span><\/th>\nRegistry<\/span><\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n
 Sunrise<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
.icu<\/span><\/td>\n24-Apr-2018<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n22-May-2018<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nShortdot SA<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
.app<\/span><\/td>\n29-Mar-2018<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n26-Apr-2018<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nGoogle<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 Landrush<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
.xn--imr513n
\n(.\u9910\u5385 “Restaurant” Chinese)<\/span><\/td>\n		16-Apr-2018<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n15-May-2018<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nInternet DotTrademark Organization Limited<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
Early Access Program<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
.app<\/span><\/td>\n1-May-2018<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\n7-May-2018<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nGoogle<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
General Availability<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
.app<\/span><\/td>\n8-May-2018<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nn\/a<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nYes<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nGoogle<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
 Premium Name Event<\/span><\/strong><\/em><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n
.sg<\/span><\/td>\n1-Apr-2018<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n26-Apr-2018<\/span><\/span><\/strong><\/td>\nNo<\/span><\/span><\/td>\nSGNIC<\/span><\/span><\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n

The information provided is intended for informational purposes only and is subject to change without notice.<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

.APP Sunrise Phase Approaches End<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The Sunrise phase for .app ends on April 30, 2018. This phase is designed to help trademark owners secure their domains with eligible SMD files. The TLD provides…<\/p>\n

.ICU Domains Now in Sight<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

April 24, 2018, marks the Sunrise Phase launch of the new gTLD, .icu (\u201cI See You\u201d)…<\/p>\n

Still Launching<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n

The following TLDs have launch phases (Pre-General Availability) that are currently still in progress…<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":13,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[519],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-6713","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-top-level-domain-updates"],"acf":[],"yoast_head":"\nWeekly Launch Guide April 23, 2018 | CSC<\/title>\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\".APP Sunrise Phase Approaches End The Sunrise phase for .app ends on April 30, 2018. This phase is designed to help trademark owners secure their domains with eligible SMD files. The TLD provides... .ICU Domains Now in Sight April 24, 2018, marks the Sunrise Phase launch of the new gTLD, .icu (\u201cI See You\u201d)... 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