The new .directory domain has been proposed to create a platform containing information, e.g. to host address book data and lists.
With no theme or category, the new .directory extension does not limit its field of application, and can be used by individuals, companies, agencies and organisations all over the world, for example to identify online business registers.
.directory domain registration |
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Summary |
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Type |
New generic top level domain (NgTLD) |
Geographical Area |
Generic |
Nation / Category |
Services, Donuts |
.directory domain phases |
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| All dates may be subject to variation and do not depend on our will, but on other factors such as changes to the rules dictated by individual registers or ICANN. | ||
| Phases | Date | |
| Trademark Sunrise domains directory | 10/12/13 > 07/02/14 | |
| Early Access Program domains directory | 12/02/14 > 13/02/14 | |
| Early Access Program domains directory | 13/02/14 > 14/02/14 | |
| Early Access Program domains directory | 14/02/14 > 15/02/14 | |
| Early Access Program domains directory | 15/02/14 > 16/02/14 | |
| Early Access Program domains directory | 16/02/14 > 19/02/14 | |
| Go Live domains directory | 19/02/14 > 19/02/14 | |
The Sunrise of .directory domain is a limited period of time during which holders of trademarks may preregister names that are the same or similar to their trademark in a privileged way and at an additional cost before it is sold to the public.
To participate in the Sunrise phase of the .directorydomain, the trademark must be validated by a third party designated by ICANN: the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH).
Dominiando is an official TMCH agent and can, therefore, carry out brand validation procedures of the trademark on your behalf.
This validation is mandatory to participate in the Sunrise of all new domains and the same validation can be reused for registration during the Sunrise periods of all extensions that allow it.
More than one request for the same .directory domain name will be settled by an auction between the contenders, trademark holders.