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.dot launch dates

A namespace built to read like infrastructure. .dot opens with an unusually long 13-day Early Access Period. The first retail days are expensive; waiting one day can change the access fee by thousands of dollars.

Registry operator Dish DBS Corporation Registry brand · .dot Registry operator profile → CategoryTechnology Public opening2 Nov 2026 onward · UTC
Schedule note

Registry dates take priority

The registry's May 2026 launch-plan PDF still says a seven-day EAP, while its newer live timeline and current registrar schedules publish 20 October–1 November: 13 days. This page follows the current registry timeline and notes the discrepancy.

Verified launch sequence

all times UTC · estimates are clearly labelled
  1. Sunrise

    Sunrise

    TMCH-validated trademark holders may request an exact-match name.

  2. EAP

    Early Access

    Open to everyone, first come first served, with a daily access fee above registration.

  3. GA

    General Availability

    Open registration through participating accredited registrars.

TMCH claimsTrademark Claims runs 20 October 2026 through 18 January 2027 and overlaps EAP and early GA.

What waiting one day changes

101domain retail snapshot · USD
Day 1 access$11,999
Final-day access$449
Registration added$59.99 standard registration at 101domain
  1. Day 01$11,999
  2. Day 02$10,799
  3. Day 03$9,999
  4. Day 04$8,749
  5. Day 05$7,799
  6. Day 06$6,499
  7. Day 07$6,399
  8. Day 08$5,999
  9. Day 09$3,679
  10. Day 10$2,389
  11. Day 11$1,035
  12. Day 12$475
  13. Day 13$449

A 101domain retail schedule, not a universal registry price. Each amount is additional to standard registration; compare the exact cart before choosing an EAP day. See the dated schedule ↗

Where to submit or watch

profiles and launch-order pages remain separate

Select a registrar to view its price and policy profile. The action on the right opens the verified launch page. A “watch” route sends alerts only; it does not reserve a domain.

101domainregistrar profile → Preorder

Choose Sunrise, EAP or GA

Sunrise13-day EAPGA preorder
$59.99 standard registration shown

One preorder per name. 101domain says unsuccessful attempts are refunded; a preorder cannot guarantee the registry result.

Webnames.caregistrar profile → Preorder

Preorder by launch phase

SunriseEAPGA
$90 GA price shown by Webnames

The registrar publishes phase-specific retail pricing and says the preorder is charged only after a successful registration.

The domainer decision

pay for timing, not for ambiguity
01 · protect

Use Sunrise only for a real mark

Budget for TMCH validation and registrar setup. A similar-looking generic term is not automatically an eligible exact match.

02 · value

Price the EAP day against the name

The access fee is one-time, but it buys only an earlier attempt. Premium registry pricing and standard registration can still sit underneath it.

03 · execute

Do not confuse queue position with certainty

Preorder terms, refund rules and submission timing differ. A free preregistration is often a notification, not a reservation.

04 · hold

Wait for the official schedule

If the registry has not set a date, neither do we. This helps you avoid premature orders based on unconfirmed estimates.

Evidence ledger

registry and root records before retail marketing
.dot registry launch timeline Registry checked 2026-09-04 ↗ .dot launch plan v1.0 (superseded duration conflict) Registry checked 2026-09-01 ↗ ICANN startup information ICANN checked 2026-09-01 ↗ 101domain launch schedule and retail EAP ladder Registrar checked 2026-09-01 ↗ Webnames .dot launch page Registrar checked 2026-09-01 ↗

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FAQ

.dot launch questions
When does .dot launch?
General Availability begins 2 Nov 2026 onward · UTC. Trademark Claims runs 20 October 2026 through 18 January 2027 and overlaps EAP and early GA.
Who operates the .dot registry?
Dish DBS Corporation is the legal registry operator for .dot, presented publicly here as .dot Registry. The operator profile links the launch to its wider namespace portfolio and official evidence.
Can I register a .dot domain now?
Sunrise is open, so only eligible TMCH trademark holders can submit now. Early Access begins 20 Oct – 1 Nov 2026 · 13 days.
Where can I preorder .dot?
The verified routes currently listed are 101domain, Webnames.ca. A preorder is not guaranteed; each listing explains whether it accepts an order, targets a specific phase or only sends availability alerts.
How much does .dot Early Access cost?
101domain currently shows a daily access ladder from $11,999 on day 1 to $449 on the final day, in addition to $59.99 standard registration at 101domain. This is one registrar's dated retail schedule, not a universal registry price.