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OCTOBER 12, 2026 ANNOUNCEMENT

Amazon Registry Applies for 8 New TLDs in ICANN's Next Round

Amazon has spent over three decades building for customers on the Internet. From the earliest days of ICANN's New gTLD Program we've seen top-level domains as a meaningful opportunity to innovate on behalf of customers. We are excited to be participating again in this round.

We've applied for 8 brand top-level domains: .Alexa, .Echo, .eero, .KGS, .Kuiper, .Leo, .Ring, and .Twitch. These are valuable Amazon brands that correspond to products and services our customers already know and trust.

We have conviction that operating these as dedicated, secure brand TLDs extends the trust customers place in Amazon into authentic and reliable online experiences.

We continue to believe in the promise of innovation in the domain name system and in the multi-stakeholder model that makes it possible. We look forward to working with ICANN and the broader community to see these applications through to delegation.

Congratulations to ICANN and all applicants on a successful Reveal Day!

MAY 8, 2026 ANNOUNCEMENT

.PAY Sunrise extended — new end date July 20, 2026

The .PAY Sunrise period has been extended, giving registrars additional time to help clients secure Sunrise names. The Limited Registration Period (LRP) start shifts accordingly.

Amazon Registry has extended the .PAY Sunrise period. Updated registration period dates are below.

Sunrise Period (updated)

Start: April 13, 2026, 13:00 UTC
End: July 20, 2026, 12:59 UTC

Limited Registration Period (LRP) (updated)

Start: July 20, 2026, 13:00 UTC
End: February 1, 2027, 12:59 UTC

Eligibility is unchanged: LRP remains subject to registrant eligibility and registrar/reseller payment-security qualification. For eligibility and registrar qualification details, see the .PAY information page.

MARCH 13, 2026 LAUNCH UPDATED

Launch Announcement: .PAY

.PAY launches to Sunrise on April 13, 2026, dedicated to secure online payment transactions.

Amazon Registry is pleased to announce the launch of .PAY, a TLD dedicated to secure online payment transactions.

Sunrise Period

Start: April 13, 2026, 13:00 UTC
End: July 20, 2026, 12:59 UTC (Updated — extended from the original May 13, 2026 end date)
Requirements: SMD file required. No eligibility criteria.

Limited Registration Period (LRP)

Start: July 20, 2026, 13:00 UTC
End: February 1, 2027, 12:59 UTC
Requirements: Registrant eligibility requirement and registrar/reseller qualifications apply.

Subsequent period dates to be announced. For eligibility and registrar qualification details, see the .PAY information page.

JUNE 3, 2025 LAUNCH

Launch Announcement: .FAST, .TALK, and .YOU

Three new TLDs launch August 26, 2025: .FAST, .TALK, and .YOU. Open to all registrants with no eligibility requirements.

Amazon Registry is pleased to announce the launch of three new TLDs — .FAST, .TALK, and .YOU — beginning August 26, 2025.

Sunrise Period

Start: August 26, 2025, 13:00 UTC
End: September 25, 2025, 12:59 UTC
Requirements: SMD file required.

Early Access Period (EAP)

Start: September 25, 2025, 13:00 UTC
End: October 6, 2025, 12:59 UTC
Requirements: Non-refundable EAP access fee applies.

General Availability

Begins: October 6, 2025, 13:00 UTC
Requirements: No restrictions.

Claims Period

Start: September 25, 2025, 13:00 UTC
End: January 6, 2026, 12:59 UTC
Requirements: Registrars must be TMCH-certified to offer registrations during the Claims Period.

JANUARY 30, 2025 LAUNCH

Launch Announcement: .FREE, .HOT, and .SPOT

Three new TLDs launch April 2, 2025: .FREE, .HOT, and .SPOT. Open to all registrants with no eligibility requirements.

Amazon Registry is pleased to announce the launch of three new TLDs — .FREE, .HOT, and .SPOT — beginning April 2, 2025.

Sunrise Period

Start: April 2, 2025, 13:00 UTC
End: May 2, 2025, 12:59 UTC
Requirements: SMD file required.

Early Access Period (EAP)

Start: May 12, 2025, 13:00 UTC
End: May 17, 2025, 12:59 UTC
Requirements: Non-refundable EAP access fee applies (tiered by day).

General Availability

Begins: May 19, 2025, 13:00 UTC
Requirements: No restrictions.

Claims Period

Start: May 12, 2025, 13:00 UTC
End: August 17, 2025, 12:59 UTC
Requirements: Registrars must be TMCH-certified to offer registrations during the Claims Period.

JULY 1, 2024 LAUNCH

Launch Announcement: .DEAL and .NOW

Two new gTLDs launch August 1, 2024: .DEAL and .NOW. Open to all registrants with no eligibility requirements.

Amazon Registry is pleased to announce the launch of two new gTLDs — .DEAL and .NOW — beginning August 1, 2024.

Sunrise Period

Begins: August 1, 2024, 13:00 UTC

General Availability

Begins: September 3, 2024, 13:00 UTC
Requirements: No restrictions.

Claims Period

Start: September 3, 2024, 13:00 UTC
End: December 2, 2024, 12:59 UTC
Requirements: Registrars must be TMCH-certified to offer registrations during the Claims Period.