Expected Application Window: April to July 2026

Own Your Digital Brand Apply for Your .Brand TLD

Join the next generation of the internet with your custom top-level domain. Secure your digital identity and transform your brand in the 2026 ICANN application window.

Jan 2012 Last Opportunity
Apr-Jul 2026 Applications Open
~Apr 2036+ Possible Next Opportunity
New gTLD Program

Your Digital Brand.
Your Domain Extension.

ICANN's initiative to expand the Domain Name System allows businesses, communities, and organizations to create custom top-level domains that represent their brand, community, or industry.

Technical Excellence

Robust DNS infrastructure, registry systems, security protocols, and full IPv6/DNSSEC support

DNS Infrastructure High Availability

Financial Capacity

Demonstrated financial stability, comprehensive 3-year budget, and registry continuity planning

$227,500 ICANN Fee 3-Year Planning

Operational Excellence

Professional registrar management, comprehensive abuse mitigation, and robust rights protection

Registrar Management Abuse Prevention

Legal Compliance

Trademark verification, dispute resolution mechanisms, and full ICANN compliance framework

Trademark Protection ICANN Compliant

Proven Success

Learn from the successful 2012 round with brands like .google, .apple, .amazon leading the way

2012 Success Enterprise Ready
Investment & ROI

Two TLD Business Models,
Exceptional Returns.

Choose your path: .Brand TLDs for strategic brand value and security, or .Generic TLDs for registry business operations. Both deliver exceptional ROI through different value propositions.

.Brand TLD Investment

From $345,000+

Application to delegation costs with lower ongoing annual expenses

Lower Operating Costs Strategic Value

.Generic TLD Investment

From $379,000+

Higher initial costs with increased ongoing operational expenses

Commercial Registry Higher Revenue

Cost-Effective Advantage

.Brand TLDs offer lower annual operating costs compared to .Generic TLD operations, providing better long-term value for strategic investments.

Annual Operating Costs
.Brand TLD: From $64,800/year (includes $25,800 ICANN registry fee)
.Generic TLD: From $88,800/year (includes $25,800 ICANN registry fee)

5-Year ROI Potential by Business Model

.Brand TLD (Strategic Investment)

180% Conservative
275% Expected
350%+ Optimal

Digital transformation savings, brand protection value, and operational efficiency

.Generic TLD (Commercial Registry)

120% Baseline
220% Target
320%+ Growth

Domain name registrations, premium domain sales, and registry service fees

Application Timeline

The Path to
Your .Brand TLD
Application Window: April - July 2026

2012

First Round Completed

Successful initial gTLD round with brands like .google, .apple, .amazon

Now - March 2026

Preparation Phase

Application strategy development, technical planning, and financial preparation

August 2026 - Early 2027

Initial Evaluation

ICANN review and evaluation of applications, technical and financial assessments

Successful .Brand TLDs

Leading Brands,
Their Domain Extensions.

Discover how major companies are leveraging their .brand TLDs for enhanced security, brand protection, and innovative customer experiences. From apple devices to google services, see the power of owning your digital identity.

.apple Devices.apple and internal Apple services
.google blog.google • antigravity.google • AI & research platforms
.amazon home.amazon • AWS services and internal Amazon apps
.amex American Express cardmember services
.barclays home.barclays • labs.barclays • community.barclays services
.microsoft cloud.microsoft • about.microsoft • Office & Azure services
.bnpparibas group.bnpparibas • mabanque.bnpparibas • Banking services
.jpmorgan JP Morgan Chase financial services
.kpmg KPMG professional and advisory services
.ubs UBS wealth management services
.deloitte Deloitte professional and advisory services
.cisco about.cisco • Cisco networking and tech services
.yahoo Yahoo mail, finance, and news services
.bmw drive.bmw • bauer.bmw • Connected car & driver services
.bestbuy Best Buy customer and tech services
.dell Dell technology and support services
.bugatti Bugatti automotive luxury experiences
.chrysler Chrysler vehicle and owner services
.ferrari Ferrari racing and luxury experiences
.hyundai Hyundai vehicle owner services
.jeep Jeep off-road and adventure services
.jaguar Jaguar luxury vehicle services
.maserati Maserati luxury performance services
.nissan Nissan vehicle and tech services
.toyota global.toyota • biz.toyota • id.toyota • Connected car services
.volkswagen Volkswagen digital services
.volvo go.volvo • Volvo safety and connected services
.citadel Citadel investment services
.youtube about.youtube • blog.youtube • shopping.youtube • Creator services
.sony ai.sony • locator.sony • research.sony • Entertainment services
.nike Nike digital services and training apps
.walmart Walmart shopping and member services
.marshalls Marshalls shopping and fashion services
.tjmaxx TJ Maxx shopping and fashion services
.oldnavy Old Navy clothing and fashion services
.lego LEGO creative building and toy experiences
.hyatt home.hyatt • Hyatt hotels and hospitality services
.marriott Marriott hotels and hospitality services
.prudential Prudential insurance and financial services
.statefarm State Farm insurance and financial services
.softbank SoftBank investment and tech services
.toshiba Toshiba electronics and services
.fujitsu Fujitsu technology and computing services
.nikon Nikon camera and photography services
.mitsubishi Mitsubishi automotive and industrial services
.montblanc Montblanc luxury writing instruments and services
.infiniti Infiniti luxury vehicle and driving services
.lincoln Lincoln luxury vehicle services
.pfizer Pfizer healthcare and pharmaceutical services
.sanofi Sanofi healthcare and pharmaceutical services
.abb global.abb • nutrition.abb • Industrial technology services
.abbott nutrition.abbott • Abbott healthcare and medical services
.airbus discover.airbus • Aerospace and aviation services
.audi media.audi • Audi vehicle and technology services
.canon global.canon • medical.canon • Imaging and technology services
.visa nic.visa • Visa payment and financial network services
.caravan pdf.caravan • Travel and caravan lifestyle services
.bridgestone brand.bridgestone • Bridgestone tire and mobility services
.dupont www.dupont • Dupont science and innovation services
.nba NBA basketball league and sports entertainment services
Showcase

Have your own Ecosystem of
domains for all your needs

Custom domains for each of your departments, ventures, apps, services and for campaigns - create a cohesive digital presence under your own brand extension. Here is a sample of domains you could have on your own .brand TLD (replace .onl in these samples)

chat.onl Your own AI chat service
pay.onl Your payment processing system
store.onl Your online store platform
app.onl / apps.onl Your custom app store
cloud.onl Your cloud infrastructure
mail.onl Your private email system
social.onl Your brand's social platform
meet.onl Your video conferencing tool
bio.onl Your team profile pages
account.onl / accounts.onl Your customer dashboard
admin.onl Your admin control panel
booking.onl Your reservation platform
calendar.onl Your scheduling system
checkout.onl Your checkout & payment platform
content.onl Your content management platform
convert.onl Your file conversion service
course.onl Your online learning platform
school.onl Your virtual school platform
gallery.onl Your media gallery showcase
file.onl / files.onl Your secure file storage system
finance.onl / finances.onl Your financial services hub
market.onl / markets.onl Your brand's marketplace
payment.onl / payments.onl Your payment processing network
pricing.onl Your pricing comparison tool
event.onl / events.onl Your event management system
hosting.onl Your web hosting platform
menu.onl Your digital menu system
quote.onl / quotes.onl Your instant quote generator
ns.onl Your private name servers
org.onl Your organization's portal
sharing.onl Your secure file sharing service
site.onl / sites.onl Your website builder platform
stores.onl Your online store network
suite.onl Your business software suite
tools.onl Your developer tools collection
universal.onl Your universal service platform
website.onl / websites.onl Your website management system
2026 Application Window

Ready to Own
Your Digital Brand?

The next ICANN application window opens in 2026 - a once-in-a-generation opportunity to secure your brand's digital future. Join industry leaders like Apple, Google, and Amazon in owning your digital identity.

Limited slots available. Secure your consultation today.

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