FAQ

Are there any ongoing fees once a gTLD is approved by ICANN?

Can applicants who were not selected in previous rounds re-apply in future rounds?

Can I apply for any kind of gTLD or are there any specific restrictions?

Can I apply for more than one gTLD?

Can I simply reserve a gTLD and decide later whether or not to use it?

Do I need to have a trademark in order to apply for a new gTLD?

How do I apply for a new gTLD?

How long will the evaluation process take?

How many new gTLDs are expected?

How much do I have to pay ICANN for the application?

How will the rights of trademark holders be protected in the process?

I have an idea for a new gTLD. Can I register my idea with ICANN in advance of the next application period?

Is applying for a new gTLD the same as buying a domain name?

What can I do if someone applies for my trademark as a gTLD?

What happens after a new gTLD application is approved?

What happens if there are other applications for the same or a similar gTLD?

What is a ccTLD?

What is a gTLD?

What is an IDN?

What will happen during the application submission period?

Who can apply for a new gTLD?

Will ICANN offer refunds?