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gTLD Application Process. Michael Salazar, New gTLD Program Director. Application Window (90 days). Request Application Slot. Submit Application, Fee & String. Wire Deposit. Complete Application. Register. Important Notes:.
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gTLD Application Process Michael Salazar, New gTLD Program Director
Application Window (90 days) Request Application Slot Submit Application, Fee & String Wire Deposit Complete Application Register Important Notes: • Wire transfers and validation may take days or weeks to complete • The remaining $180,000 must be received by the end of the Application Window or application could be rejected 2
gTLD Program Timeline 4 mos. 3 mos. 1 mo. 5 mos. Initial Evaluation Results Posted Application Data Posted Communications Campaign Application Window Quiet Period Initial Evaluation • String similarity • DNS Stability • Geographical Names • Technical/Operational • Financial • Registry Services 3
gTLD Program Timeline ~ 2 mos. Initial Evaluation Results Posted Delegation Pre-Delegation Note: • Quickest path through the Evaluation Process is approximately 8 mos. after Application Window closes 4
gTLD Program Timeline Initial Evaluation Results Posted Pre-Delegation Extended Evaluation – 5 months Delegation Dispute Resolution – 5 months Delegation Pre-Delegation String Contention – 6 months 5
Customer Service Registered Applicant Potential Applicant Applicant Support Tech Support 6
Tips and Hints • Read the Applicant Guidebook • Re-read the Applicant Guidebook • Start early • Consider time to complete application • Consider time to register and submit • Take advantage of customer service • Be ready to respond to clarification requests • Ask questions 7
Sources of Information • Proposed final Applicant Guidebookhttp://icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/draft-rfp-clean-12nov10-en.pdf • FAQs - http://icann.org/en/topics/new-gtlds/strategy-faq.htm • Questions?newgtld@icann.org • Customer Service webpage - coming • TAS webpage - coming