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'''Pre-Registration''', within the context of ICANN's new gTLD program, refers to the practice of allowing registrants to register for second-level domain names in a new gTLD that may become available after their sunrise and claims periods.<ref name="wire">[http://domainnamewire.com/2013/11/18/tldh-launches-priority-registration-service-for-new-tlds-starting-at-e29-95/ TLDH launches “Priority Registration” service for new TLDs, starting at €29.95] by Andrew Allemann (November 18, 2013), Domain Name Wire</ref> Like the gTLD program, this is a relatively new practice, and different registries are offering pre-registration services with unique terms and conditions.<ref name="wire"/> With multiple registrars providing variations of this service,<ref name="afilias">[http://afilias.info/pre-register-FAQ New gTLD Pre-Registration FAQ], Afilias</ref><ref>[https://www.mindsandmachines.com/ Minds and Machines]</ref> there is no assurance that the registrants will get their pre-registered names.<ref name="incite">[http://domainincite.com/15105-tldh-reveals-new-gtld-launch-strategy TLDH reveals new gTLD launch strategy] by Kevin Murphy (November 18, 2013), DomainIncite.com</ref>
==Public Perception==
The reactions to pre-registration are mixed. Some believe that pre-registration will increase hype and speculation for new domain names, raising the price and resulting in "price gouging."<ref>[http://www.billhartzer.com/pages/are-registrars-price-gouging-pre-registration-of-new-gtlds/ Are Registrars Price Gouging Pre-Registration of New gTLDs?] by Bill Hartzer (January 6, 2014), BillHartzer.com</ref> Additionally, services cannot guarantee that they will get the name, and if the registrar were to act unscrupulously, the aspiring registrant may be charged for an unsuccessful service.<ref name="wire"/> Others see pre-registration as a kind of natural extension of the domain industry created by the demand and competition for desirable new domains. It can also be viewed simply as a service that helps customers get the domain names they want.
==Outcome==
The outcome of this practice is unknown as many new gTLDs have not yet become generally available and are still within the contracting and launch processes.
==Historical Use==
This practice, in terms of the new gTLDs, is currently developing. Here are some examples of pre-registration programs:
*Some registrars, like Afilias, are offering pre-registration in the context of keeping interested parties notified on up-to-date TLD developments related to the domains they want to register.<ref name="afilias"/> This service is free. The pre-registrants are only required to state which TLDs they are interested in (not the name they are hoping to get) and their email addresses.<ref name="afilias"/> This kind of service does not guarantee any individual will get the name he or she is after.
*Other services, such as the Priority Reservation service provided by Minds + Machines, offer registrants "the first place in line" for a given domain name in the new gTLDs they represent.<ref name="mm">[https://www.mindsandmachines.com/faq FAQ], Minds + Machines</ref> In order to accomplish this, Minds + Machines is using an Online Priority Enhanced Names (OPEN) database.<ref name="incite"/> Clients are asked to pay for the domain name during pre-registration, and if the name cannot be obtained then the client will receive a full refund.<ref name="incite"/><ref name="mm"/>
**If there are multiple binding and paid-for pre-registrations for one domain name, some registrars, such as GoDaddy, will hold auctions as opposed to working on a first come, first serve basis.<ref>[http://www.godaddy.com/tlds/photography?ci=86033 Discover the new .PHOTOGRAPHY domain names: What is .Photography?], GoDaddy.com</ref>
==ICANN Policy==
There is currently no ICANN precedent for pre-registration.
==Legislation==
There is no U.S. legislation addressing pre-registration.
==Additional Resources==
*Compare the variations on pre-registration services provided by [http://afilias.info/pre-register-FAQ Afilias] and [https://www.mindsandmachines.com/faq Minds + Machines]
*Find more information on [https://www.mindsandmachines.com/terms Minds + Machines's Terms for Pre-Registration]
==Related Articles==
*''Add a related article here!''
==References==
<references/>
[[Category: Cautioned Practice]]
|note = '''This information is brought to you by<br> [http://dnsseal.wiki/ DNS Seal], a best practices wiki for DNS.'''
| logo = DNS Seal.png
|link = http://dnsseal.wiki/
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'''Pre-Registration''', within the context of ICANN's new gTLD program, refers to the practice of allowing registrants to register for second-level domain names in a new gTLD that may become available after their sunrise and claims periods.<ref name="wire">[http://domainnamewire.com/2013/11/18/tldh-launches-priority-registration-service-for-new-tlds-starting-at-e29-95/ TLDH launches “Priority Registration” service for new TLDs, starting at €29.95] by Andrew Allemann (November 18, 2013), Domain Name Wire</ref> Like the gTLD program, this is a relatively new practice, and different registries are offering pre-registration services with unique terms and conditions.<ref name="wire"/> With multiple registrars providing variations of this service,<ref name="afilias">[http://afilias.info/pre-register-FAQ New gTLD Pre-Registration FAQ], Afilias</ref><ref>[https://www.mindsandmachines.com/ Minds and Machines]</ref> there is no assurance that the registrants will get their pre-registered names.<ref name="incite">[http://domainincite.com/15105-tldh-reveals-new-gtld-launch-strategy TLDH reveals new gTLD launch strategy] by Kevin Murphy (November 18, 2013), DomainIncite.com</ref>
==Public Perception==
The reactions to pre-registration are mixed. Some believe that pre-registration will increase hype and speculation for new domain names, raising the price and resulting in "price gouging."<ref>[http://www.billhartzer.com/pages/are-registrars-price-gouging-pre-registration-of-new-gtlds/ Are Registrars Price Gouging Pre-Registration of New gTLDs?] by Bill Hartzer (January 6, 2014), BillHartzer.com</ref> Additionally, services cannot guarantee that they will get the name, and if the registrar were to act unscrupulously, the aspiring registrant may be charged for an unsuccessful service.<ref name="wire"/> Others see pre-registration as a kind of natural extension of the domain industry created by the demand and competition for desirable new domains. It can also be viewed simply as a service that helps customers get the domain names they want.
==Outcome==
The outcome of this practice is unknown as many new gTLDs have not yet become generally available and are still within the contracting and launch processes.
==Historical Use==
This practice, in terms of the new gTLDs, is currently developing. Here are some examples of pre-registration programs:
*Some registrars, like Afilias, are offering pre-registration in the context of keeping interested parties notified on up-to-date TLD developments related to the domains they want to register.<ref name="afilias"/> This service is free. The pre-registrants are only required to state which TLDs they are interested in (not the name they are hoping to get) and their email addresses.<ref name="afilias"/> This kind of service does not guarantee any individual will get the name he or she is after.
*Other services, such as the Priority Reservation service provided by Minds + Machines, offer registrants "the first place in line" for a given domain name in the new gTLDs they represent.<ref name="mm">[https://www.mindsandmachines.com/faq FAQ], Minds + Machines</ref> In order to accomplish this, Minds + Machines is using an Online Priority Enhanced Names (OPEN) database.<ref name="incite"/> Clients are asked to pay for the domain name during pre-registration, and if the name cannot be obtained then the client will receive a full refund.<ref name="incite"/><ref name="mm"/>
**If there are multiple binding and paid-for pre-registrations for one domain name, some registrars, such as GoDaddy, will hold auctions as opposed to working on a first come, first serve basis.<ref>[http://www.godaddy.com/tlds/photography?ci=86033 Discover the new .PHOTOGRAPHY domain names: What is .Photography?], GoDaddy.com</ref>
==ICANN Policy==
There is currently no ICANN precedent for pre-registration.
==Legislation==
There is no U.S. legislation addressing pre-registration.
==Additional Resources==
*Compare the variations on pre-registration services provided by [http://afilias.info/pre-register-FAQ Afilias] and [https://www.mindsandmachines.com/faq Minds + Machines]
*Find more information on [https://www.mindsandmachines.com/terms Minds + Machines's Terms for Pre-Registration]
==Related Articles==
*''Add a related article here!''
==References==
<references/>
[[Category: Cautioned Practice]]