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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>   

 

'''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==  

==Public Perception==