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Schedule pending

.web launch dates

The long-awaited generic alternative to .com is finally in the root. .web was delegated on 22 July 2026. Verisign says channel availability will begin later in 2026, but it has not published Sunrise, restricted-phase or GA dates.

Registry operator VeriSign, Inc. Registry brand · Verisign operator profile → CategoryGeneral Public openingNot announced
Schedule note

Registry dates take priority

Third-party pages speculate about launch order and Q1 2027 GA. Verisign's public announcement only commits to offering .web through channel partners later in 2026, so exact dates remain TBA here.

Verified launch sequence

all times UTC · estimates are clearly labelled
  1. Delegation

    Delegated

    The TLD entered the DNS root with Verisign as registry operator.

  2. Sunrise

    Sunrise

    Expected TMCH trademark phase; wait for Verisign's launch plan.

  3. GA

    General Availability

    Verisign says registrar-channel availability begins later in 2026; no exact public-opening date is official.

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 → Non-binding watch

Free non-binding preregistration

Launch notificationFuture preorder conversion
$0 preregistration · no payment details

This is a notification queue, not a registration attempt. 101domain says it becomes binding only if the customer later confirms after pricing and policy are published.

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
Verisign delegation announcement Registry checked 2026-09-04 ↗ IANA .web delegation record IANA checked 2026-09-04 ↗ ICANN .web registry agreement ICANN checked 2026-09-04 ↗ 101domain free preregistration terms Registrar checked 2026-09-01 ↗ Webnames preregistration page Registrar checked 2026-09-01 ↗

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FAQ

.web launch questions
When does .web launch?
The registry has not announced a General Availability date for .web. We’ll add the countdown when it confirms the date.
Who operates the .web registry?
VeriSign, Inc. is the legal registry operator for .web, presented publicly here as Verisign. The operator profile links the launch to its wider namespace portfolio and official evidence.
Can I register a .web domain now?
No public registration date is official yet. The listed watch routes are non-binding and do not reserve the name.
Where can I preorder .web?
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.