{"id":11259,"date":"2025-10-22T16:54:19","date_gmt":"2025-10-22T14:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lemarit.com\/insights\/icann-publishes-applicant-guidebook-for-the-next-round-of-new-gtlds\/"},"modified":"2026-02-12T16:04:34","modified_gmt":"2026-02-12T15:04:34","slug":"icann-publishes-applicant-guidebook-for-the-next-round-of-new-gtlds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lemarit.com\/en\/insights\/icann-publishes-applicant-guidebook-for-the-next-round-of-new-gtlds\/","title":{"rendered":"ICANN publishes Applicant Guidebook for the next round of new gTLDs"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>After more than 12 years of waiting, the time has finally come: ICANN has officially confirmed the launch of the upcoming application round for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) for April 2026. At the same time, the complete draft of the long-awaited <strong>Applicant Guidebook (AGB)<\/strong> was published.<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What does the Applicant Guidebook contain?<\/h3>\n\n<p>The Applicant Guidebook that has now been published sets out the rules, requirements, and procedures for applying for a new gTLD. It serves as the central reference work for all phases of the process\u2014from application and evaluation through to delegation and ongoing operation.<\/p>\n\n<p>The current draft version of the AGB is now <strong>open for public comment until July 23, 2025<\/strong>. This gives the ICANN community a final opportunity to actively influence the next gTLD round.<\/p>\n\n<p>Key elements of the new Guidebook include, among others:<\/p>\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clearly defined application procedures and timelines<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Adjusted evaluation criteria<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>New rules on name conflicts and similarity assessments<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Detailed specifications on the roles and responsibilities of Registry Service Providers<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center quote-fullwidth has-primary-4-background-color has-background\" style=\"padding-top:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80);padding-bottom:var(--wp--preset--spacing--80)\">&#8220;Would you like to know what the Applicant Guidebook specifically means for your organisation? Contact us\u2014the path to your own top-level domain starts now.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Together, we are shaping the Internet of the future<\/h3>\n\n<p>The publication of the Guidebook marks one of the final steps towards the start of a new phase in the domain and brand space. Whether dotBRAND, a geographic TLD, or an innovative new domain concept\u2014now is the opportunity to rethink and actively shape digital identity.<\/p>\n\n<p>LEMARIT supports you throughout the entire application process with deep expertise, personalised advice, and tailored full-service solutions\u2014and, as an experienced <strong>Registry Service Provider<\/strong>, beyond. Discover the potential of your own top-level domain and take advantage of this unique opportunity to future-proof your digital brand strategy.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>After more than 12 years of waiting, the time has finally come: ICANN has officially confirmed the launch of the upcoming application round for new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) for April 2026. At the same time, the complete draft of the long-awaited Applicant Guidebook (AGB) was published. What does the Applicant Guidebook contain? 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