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== Pre-Delegation Testing ==

== Pre-Delegation Testing ==

The Pre-Delegation Testing ([[PDT]]) process allows ICANN to determine if registries meet specific “technical and operational requirements”<ref>[http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/announcements-and-media/announcement-26aug13-en Milestone: First of the Contracted Registries Pass Pre-Delegation Testing]</ref> deemed necessary to maintain a new gTLD.

*See [[Pre-Delegation Testing]] for summary

*See PDT for summary

*ICANN suggested timeline: 2-3 weeks <ref>PDT FAQ v.2.2, ICANN, http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/pdt#resources </ref>

*ICANN suggested timeline: 2-3 weeks <ref>PDT FAQ v.2.2, ICANN, http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/pdt#resources </ref>

*Applicant timeline examples:  6 weeks <ref>Omer, Yasmin. dotShabaka Registry – Delegation & Beyond, ICANN 48 Presentation </ref>

*Applicant timeline examples:  6 weeks <ref>Omer, Yasmin. dotShabaka Registry – Delegation & Beyond, ICANN 48 Presentation </ref>