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Applicant Guidebook

The information on this page is posted for archival purposes only.

The current information on the new gTLD program is available at: http://newgtlds.icann.org/

This page contains all the current and archived versions of the Applicant Guidebook and key documentation related to the proposed application process. Applicants will be able to apply via an online application system called TAS – TLD Application System. The details on how to apply for a gTLD through TAS will be available in the upcoming months.

See also:

Current Version of the Draft Applicant Guidebook

New gTLD Applicant Guidebook [4.81 MB] (May 11)

[14.02 MB] العربية
中文 [11.36 MB]
Français [9.99 MB]
Español [8.37 MB]
Русский [10.76 MB]

Matrix presenting the Applicant Guidebook in full and by module along with Explanatory Memos and Supporting Documents

Archived Draft Applicant Guidebook Versions & Related Public Fora

Applicant Guidebook – April 2011 Discussion Draft (Apr 11)

Applicant Guidebook – April 2011 Discussion Draft [6.18 MB] (Apr 11)
Public Comment Forum (Open 15 Apr – Closed 15 May)
Summary & Analysis [1.1 MB] (30 May 11)
GAC comments on the Applicant Guidebook (April 15th, 2011 version) [112 KB] (26 May 11)

Proposed Final Applicant Guidebook (Nov 10)

Proposed Final Applicant Guidebook [3.1 MB] (Nov 10)
Public Comment Forum (Closed on 15 Jan 11)
Summary & Analysis [709 KB]

[986 KB] العربية
Español [1.33 MB]
Français [661 KB]
Русский [841 KB]
中文 [841 KB]

Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 4 (May 10)
- Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 4 [4.67 MB] (May 10)
- Public Comment Forum (closed 21 Jul 10)
- Summary & Analysis [1.4 MB]

Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 3 (Oct 09)
- Full Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 3 [1.6 MB] (Oct 09)
- Public Comment Forum (closed on 22 Nov 09)
  Note: this archived public forum also contains explanatory memoranda relating to version 3 of the Draft Applicant Guidebook.
- Summary & Analysis [1.13 MB]

Excerpts Organized Per Module (May 09)
Note: In May 2009, ICANN did not release a version 3 of the Draft Applicant Guidebook. Instead, ICANN released a series of Excerpts organized below per module.
- Update to Module 2: String Requirement
  Excerpt: String Requirements [139 KB]
- Update to Module 2: Geographical Names
  Excerpt: Geographical Names [140 KB]
- Update to Module 2: Evaluation Criteria
  Excerpt: Evaluation Criteria [1.4 MB]
- Update to Module 3: Dispute Resolution Procedures
  Excerpt: Dispute Resolution [160 KB]
- Update to Module 4: Comparative Evaluation (Community Priority)
  Excerpt: Comparative Evaluation Criteria [212 KB]
- Updates to Module 5: Registry Agreement Specifications
  Excerpt: Registry Specifications [162 KB]
- Public Comment Forum (closed on 20 Jul 09)
  Note: this archived public forum will also contain explanatory memoranda relating to this version of the Draft Applicant Guidebook.

Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 2 (Feb 09)
- Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 2 [1.46 MB]
- Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 2 Redline [1.6 MB]
- Draft Applicant Guidebook version 2
  Public Comments Analysis Report [1.52 MB]
- Public Comment Forum (closed on 13 Apr 09)
  Note: this archived public forum also contains explanatory memoranda relating to version 2 of the Draft Applicant Guidebook.

Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 1 (Oct 08)
- Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 1 [1.24 MB]
- Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 1 Public Comments Analysis Report [589 KB] (Feb 09)
- Public Comment Forum (closed on 15 Dec 08)
  Note: this archived public forum also contains explanatory memoranda relating to version 1 of the Draft Applicant Guidebook.