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## CIR Review | ## CIR Review | ||
# Sign Registry Agreement | # Sign Registry Agreement | ||
| − | # [[Pre-Delegation Testing]] (approx. | + | # [[Pre-Delegation Testing]] (approx. 2-3 weeks) |
# Transition to Delegation (approx. 2 weeks) | # Transition to Delegation (approx. 2 weeks) | ||
# Delegation | # Delegation | ||
Revision as of 23:23, 4 December 2013
The following is an outline of the Contracting process as defined by ICANN, it is our goal to supplement this with actual contracting timelines and action items that are encountered by new TLD applicants. Information can be edited directly, or contact Andrew Merriam, andrew[at]tldesign.co
Steps & Timeline[edit | edit source]
- CIR (aprox. 8 days)
- CIR Review
- Sign Registry Agreement
- Pre-Delegation Testing (approx. 2-3 weeks)
- Transition to Delegation (approx. 2 weeks)
- Delegation
- Registry Onboarding
Contracting Information Request[edit | edit source]
- See Contracting Information Request summary and example.
- ICANN suggested timeline: 8 days
- Applicant timeline examples: _ days
Registry Agreement[edit | edit source]
- See Summary and Examples on Signing Registry Agreement
- ICANN suggested timeline: 7 days
- Applicant timeline examples:
Pre-Delegation Testing[edit | edit source]
- See Pre-Delegation Testing for summary
- ICANN suggested timeline: 2-3 weeks [1]
- Applicant timeline examples: 6 weeks [2]
- Self-Test Tools are available at http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/pdt#resources
Transition to Delegation[edit | edit source]
Delegation[edit | edit source]
Registry Onboarding[edit | edit source]
Sunrise Period[edit | edit source]
- See Sunrise Period summary
- ICANN mandated timeline for Start Date Sunrise: 30 day notice period with a minimum of 30 days running [3]
- ICANN mandated timeline for End Date Sunrise: no notice period, minimum of 60 days running [3]
- Applicant timeline examples:
Trademark Clearinghouse[edit | edit source]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ PDT FAQ v.2.2, ICANN, http://newgtlds.icann.org/en/applicants/pdt#resources
- ↑ Omer, Yasmin. dotShabaka Registry – Delegation & Beyond, ICANN 48 Presentation
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 Murphy, Kevin. First Come, First-Served Sunrise Periods on the Cards. http://domainincite.com/14627-first-come-first-served-sunrise-periods-on-the-cards