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Domain launch guide · Updated Oct 9, 2026

A website connected to .here, .fly, .dot, .eat and .phone domain ideas
FIND YOUR DIRECTION

An extension that speaks your language.

Your domain can do more than identify your website: it can introduce your business. Start with these extensions and explore how each one could fit your next project.

.here
Local & community

.here

Give your neighborhood guide, local business or event a sense of place.

local.hereNaming inspiration
Explore .here →
.fly
Travel & aviation

.fly

A memorable direction for travel brands, flight guides and aviation projects.

explore.flyNaming inspiration
Explore .fly →
.dot
Technology & builders

.dot

Connect your startup, developer tool or open-source project with a concise ending.

build.dotNaming inspiration
Explore .dot →
.eat
Food & experiences

.eat

Bring your restaurant, recipes or food experiences into the address itself.

taste.eatNaming inspiration
Explore .eat →
.phone
Communication & mobile

.phone

A descriptive home for calling services, mobile products and device support.

connect.phoneNaming inspiration
Explore .phone →
THE NEXT CHAPTER

What the 2026 round means for your next domain.

ICANN’s 2026 application round opens the path to another generation of domain extensions. For a business owner, the opportunity is to discover names that connect more closely with a sector, a community or a brand.

1,615Applications

Proposals to operate extensions: the starting point for the next expansion of domain names.

481Distinct applicants

Organizations proposing new spaces online, with different audiences and business models.

333Brand applications

Proposals for dedicated brand extensions. These are designed for a brand’s own use rather than a public domain launch.

Nov 172026 · String Confirmation Day

The next scheduled milestone for the list of proposed extensions. A useful date to follow their progress.

Explore the proposed extensions

What should you do now?

Define the name you want your customers to remember. Explore descriptive extensions already featured on SoxDomains, then keep an eye on the next round’s progress as new naming opportunities develop.

Build your domain shortlist →
FROM AN IDEA TO AN EXTENSION

The dates shaping the next generation of domains.

The 2026 round is now in its Replacement Period. Applicants can select eligible alternate strings before the next milestone on Nov 17. Here is how the journey unfolds.

Two journeys, one new opportunity
Creating an extensionApplicationEvaluationDNS delegation
Choosing your domainLaunch announcementRegistration phasesYour next address

First, an organization applies to operate the extension and completes evaluation, contracting and delegation. Then its launch calendar sets the registration windows for names like yourbrand.extension.

  1. 1Completed

    Application window closed

    Aug 12, 2026

    Organizations submitted their proposals for new domain extensions. The application round now moves into review.

  2. 2Completed

    Reveal Day

    Oct 7, 2026

    The proposed extensions and applicants were published, offering a first look at the next generation of domain names.

  3. 3In progress

    Replacement Period

    Oct 8–21, 2026

    Eligible applicants can choose an alternate extension submitted with their original application.

  4. 4Next milestone

    String Confirmation Day

    Nov 17, 2026

    The list of proposed extensions is scheduled to be confirmed. This milestone gives businesses a clearer view of the names moving forward.

  5. 5Planned

    Prioritization Draw

    First half of 2027

    A draw sets the processing order after string evaluation, helping organize the next part of the application journey.

  6. 6Evaluation

    Evaluation and contention

    Dates vary by application

    Proposals are reviewed and competing applications are resolved. This work helps determine which extensions can move toward launch.

  7. 7Before launch

    Agreement and delegation

    Timing varies

    Successful applicants complete the registry agreement and DNS delegation. The extension then follows its own commercial launch calendar.

Keep an eye on new information as the round progresses. Use the extension ideas above to start planning while the next generation takes shape.

CHOOSE THE RIGHT MOMENT

Understand the launch. Plan your next move.

Each registration window serves a different purpose. Knowing which one fits your brand helps you prepare your name, your trademark documents and your budget.

Your route to registration
SunriseEligible trademarksSpecial programs / EAPWhen offeredGeneral AvailabilityRegular registration
Trademark ClaimsTrademark notices accompany early public registration.
1

Launch announcement

Start planning

Discover the extension, its audience and the registration calendar. Build a shortlist of names for your project.

2

Sunrise

For trademark holders

Eligible trademark holders have an early window. Prepare your trademark validation if this is the right path for your brand.

3

Special launch programs

For specific audiences

Some launches include registration windows for a community or eligible group. Explore whether your project fits that audience.

4

Early Access · when offered

Act earlier

An earlier public registration window can come with additional fees. Decide whether timing or budget matters more for your preferred name.

5

General Availability

Find your domain

The regular registration period begins. Search your preferred name, compare alternatives and choose the address that fits your brand.

6

Trademark Claims

Understand the notice

During early public registration, a name matching a TMCH trademark may trigger a notice. Read it before continuing with registration.

Stay tuned for new launch information: each extension brings its own calendar and opportunities for your next domain.

DATES TO KEEP IN MIND

Extensions with launch calendars to follow.

While the 2026 application round develops, these extensions have their own launch windows. Discover what each one could bring to your business and which dates to put on your planning calendar.

.dot

Launch calendar

Connect your startup, developer tool or open-source project with a concise ending.

Sunrise
Jul 21, 2026 – Oct 19, 2026
Trademark Claims
From Oct 20, 2026 – Jan 18, 2027
Early Access
Oct 20, 2026 – Nov 1, 2026
General Availability
From Nov 2, 2026
Discover .dot →

.eat

Launch calendar

Bring your restaurant, recipes or food experiences into the address itself.

Sunrise
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026
Trademark Claims
From Nov 10, 2026

Also includes a Qualified Launch Program.

Discover .eat →

.here

Launch calendar

Give your neighborhood guide, local business or event a sense of place.

Sunrise
Sep 1, 2026 – Nov 9, 2026
Trademark Claims
From Nov 10, 2026

Also includes a Qualified Launch Program.

Discover .here →

.phone

Launch calendar

A descriptive home for calling services, mobile products and device support.

Sunrise
Oct 6, 2026 – Jan 4, 2027
Trademark Claims
From Jan 5, 2027 – Apr 5, 2027
Discover .phone →
TURN INSPIRATION INTO A PLAN

Be ready when the right name comes along.

1

Choose your message

What should people understand from your address? Match the extension to your business: local presence, travel, food, technology or communication.

Find inspiration →
2

Build a shortlist

Write down your brand name and two or three alternatives. Keep them short, easy to spell and consistent with your website and social profiles.

Use our name generator →
3

Plan the launch

Prepare your content, budget and trademark documents if relevant. Follow the dates here, and explore domain options now if your business needs a website today.

Explore domain options →
YOUR QUESTIONS, ANSWERED

New domain extensions: your questions answered.

Practical answers to help you choose a name and prepare your launch.

A descriptive ending helps connect your name with what you do. Think of a food project with .eat, a local guide with .here or a travel idea with .fly. Choose an address that is easy to say, spell and remember.

Applications go through evaluation before an extension can launch. Some proposals are intended for a specific brand or community. For your business, focus on extensions that fit your audience and follow their launch progress here.

Start with your brand name and two or three memorable alternatives. Explore the extension pages on SoxDomains, choose the best fit for your project and use the launch calendar to plan your next step.

Sunrise gives eligible trademark holders an early registration window. If you own a registered trademark, prepare its validation through the Trademark Clearinghouse, or TMCH, and review the extension’s requirements.

Some extensions offer an Early Access Period before their regular launch. It can help you act earlier on your preferred name, with additional fees that may change through the period. Compare the timing with your domain budget.

The extension opens its regular registration period. You can search for your preferred name and compare alternatives, taking into account the extension’s requirements and any premium-name pricing.

It is a notice shown when the name you want matches a trademark recorded in the TMCH. Read it carefully before continuing: the trademark holder also receives a notification after a matching name is registered.

Use this SoxDomains guide to explore the launch calendar and open the extension pages for more detail. Keep an eye on new information as each extension moves toward registration.

Prices differ between extensions, and premium names or Early Access can carry additional charges. When planning your budget, consider both the initial registration and the renewal price.

Explore an extension’s page to see how it fits your project. If you need a domain for a launch today, use our domain search to compare the names and extensions offered for registration.

LET’S FIND YOUR NEXT ADDRESS

Your next idea deserves a great domain.

From your first business website to a new brand launch, start with a name your customers will remember. Explore extensions with SoxDomains and take the next step toward your online presence.

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