Changes

*The PDT process is being changed and updated currently regarding data escrow requirements.<ref>http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars New gTLD Applicants Webinar, January 22, 2014</ref>

*The PDT process is being changed and updated currently regarding data escrow requirements.<ref>http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars New gTLD Applicants Webinar, January 22, 2014</ref>

==Important Points==

==Important Points==

[[File:Pre-DelegationTesting&CurrentApplicantStatus.png|thumb|This image shows the broad stages of PDT and the number of applicants at each stage as of Nov. 18, 2013. <ref>http://buenosaires48.icann.org/en/schedule/mon-new-gtld PDF New gTLD Program Update from ICANN 48 Buenos Aires Presentation</ref>]]

[[File:Pre-DelegationTesting&CurrentApplicantStatus.png|thumb|This image shows the broad stages of PDT and the number of applicants at each stage as of Jan. 22, 2014. <ref>http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/webinars New gTLD Applicants Webinar, Jan. 22, 2014</ref>]]

ICANN identified key elements in PDT as:

ICANN identified key elements in PDT as:

*Agreeing upon a test appointment date with ICANN through the Customer Service Portal

*Agreeing upon a test appointment date with ICANN through the Customer Service Portal

*PDT service providers conduct the testing.

*PDT service providers conduct the testing.

*Registries are given their test results through the Customer Service Portal. <ref>http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/pdt  PDT FAQ v.2.2</ref>

*Registries are given their test results through the Customer Service Portal. <ref>http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/pdt  PDT FAQ v.2.2</ref>

==Test Elements==

==Test Elements==