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Your TLD Application Must Be Ready by April 2026

Own Your .BRAND or New gTLD

A once-in-20-years opportunity to secure your own piece of the internet. The next ICANN round won't return for another decade.

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20+
Years Experience
2026
Next Application Round
100%
End-to-End Support
Why Choose Us

Comprehensive TLD Application & Registry Services

From strategy to launch, we provide everything you need to secure and operate your own top-level domain.

Strategic Guidance

Expert analysis of .brand vs generic options, contention risk assessment, and string optimization to maximize your success chances.

ICANN Application Prep

Full management of your application, including 50-question responses, technical & financial documentation, and Applicant Guidebook navigation.

Technical Infrastructure

World-class registry infrastructure powered by Identity Digital, ensuring 100% uptime, DNSSEC security, and compliance with strict ICANN SLAs.

Registry Operations

Ongoing management of your TLD, including trademark validation, abuse policies, channel support, and registry agreement compliance.

Legal & Policy Support

Drafting mandatory registry policies, terms of use, privacy policies, and rights protection mechanisms to safeguard your namespace.

Launch Advisory

Go-to-market strategies including Sunrise, Landrush, and General Availability phases, plus pricing models and channel development.

Team

Meet Our Experts

Decades of combined experience in domains, technology, and policy.

Andriy Khvetkevych

Registrar Business Since 2001

NIC.UA Founder / CEO at NicNames.com. Patent Attorney Product & strategy across Web2 and Web3 domains.

Serhii Bulakh

Registry Business Since 2001, CTO of NIC.UA & DRS.UA Registry

Core registry operations, policies, and infrastructure expert.

Serg Pokrovskyy

CTO

Leads ns1.io Inc and DecentralNIC.net technical stack. DNS, DNSSEC, EPP, RDAP, security, and Web3 integrations.

Dmytro Kohmanyuk

Admin-C of .UA ccTLD

Key figure behind hostmaster.ua. Brings real-world ccTLD and registry governance experience.

Critical Timeline

Critical Timeline

The Clock Is Ticking The application must be ready BEFORE April 2026. If you wait until April 2026 to start, you're too late.

Happening Now

Strategy & Kickoff

Decide your TLD type and begin strategy development. Legal drafting and technical design start immediately.

January to April 2026

Sign Agreement & Final Preparation

ICANN releases the Final Applicant Guidebook. We finalize your application content and conduct pre-submission review. Agreement must be signed. Application must be ready before April 2026.

April 2026

Submission Window Opens

The application window opens in April 2026 for ready-to-submit applications. Your application must be complete and ready for submission. We submit your application and ICANN evaluation begins.

2026 – 2027

Evaluation & Launch

ICANN evaluation process (12-18 months). We handle questions, objections, and support you through contracting and go-live.

Ready to Secure Your Digital Future?

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