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=== TLD Launch Periods ===
=== TLD Launch Periods ===
* [[Initial Evaluation Period]] – the first stage in ICANN’s review of an application for a gTLD, during which ICANN reviews the string, the applicant's technical and financial capabilities, and proposed registry services.
* [[Extended Evaluation Period]] – the days during which the applications that do not pass the Initial Evaluation but are eligible for further review can receive further consideration.
* [[Extended Evaluation Period]] – the days during which the applications that do not pass the Initial Evaluation but are eligible for further review can receive further consideration.
* [[EAP]] – Early Access Program period during which registries of nTLDs sell premium domain names at higher costs during the Landrush phase than what will become available during the general availability phase at registrars.
* [[EAP]] – Early Access Program period during which registries of nTLDs sell premium domain names at higher costs during the Landrush phase than what will become available during the general availability phase at registrars.
* [[General Availability]] – (aka GA) is the phase following the Sunrise and Landrush Periods; it is open to the public and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.* [[Sunrise Period]] – domain registration period during which trademark holders may preregister names that are the same or similar to their trademarks to avoid cybersquatting. It is prior to the general launch of the TLD.
* [[General Availability]] – (aka GA) is the phase following the Sunrise and Landrush Periods; it is open to the public and operates on a first-come, first-served basis.
* [[Sunrise Period]] – domain registration period during which trademark holders may preregister names that are the same or similar to their trademarks to avoid cybersquatting. It is prior to the general launch of the TLD.
* [[Landrush Period]] – during the introduction of a new TLD, when registration becomes open to the public. This fairly short period follows the Sunrise Period.
* [[Landrush Period]] – during the introduction of a new TLD, when registration becomes open to the public. This fairly short period follows the Sunrise Period.