Before .dot has even launched, it’s already outpacing our last major domain launch by nearly 2x in pre-registrations. Indie developers are grabbing personal brand names, open-source maintainers are matching their project handles, and there’s heavy demand for short, functional dev-vocabulary words. If you’ve ever wished your domain actually read like what you build, .dot might be it.
What is .dot?
.dot is a new top-level domain (TLD) built specifically for developers, engineers, and technical brands. Think of it as the internet’s namespace for builders: a short, code-adjacent identity for software teams, open-source projects, indie developers, and infrastructure companies.
Starting at $59.99 / year
Key launch dates
| Phase | Dates | Eligibility |
|---|---|---|
| Sunrise | July 21 – October 19, 2026 | Trademark holders with a TMCH SMD file |
| Early Access (EAP) | October 20 – November 1, 2026 | Open to all, decreasing daily fee |
| General Availability | Begins November 2, 2026 | Open to all, first-come, first-served |
Why choose .dot?
Ideal For:
- Developers building a personal brand or side project (yourname.dot)
- Open-source maintainers who want a domain that mirrors their project name
- Early-stage startups looking to stand out with a technical-sounding brand
- Enterprise teams carving out separate namespaces for internal tools and APIs (api.yourcompany.dot)
- SaaS companies, software vendors, DevTools/infrastructure companies
- Environment/region versioning via subdomains (api.dot, eu.acme.dot, beta.dot)
- Early trademark protection — securing brand-matching names during Sunrise before public launch
Whether you’re protecting a trademark, expanding a portfolio you already own, or just want to claim a name before it’s gone, here’s why .dot is worth a look:
- Brand protection, before anyone else gets there first. Sunrise gives trademark holders first crack at an exact-match .dot domain before the general public can register it.
- It pairs with what you already own. A .dot domain doesn’t replace your .dev, .io, .app, .tech, .software, or .cloud domain, it complements it. Pair api.yourbrand.dot with your existing stack for a clean, purpose-built namespace for tools and internal services.
- Premium names will go quickly. Short, functional dev-vocabulary words are already drawing interest from domain investors, particularly the short, generic ones. If a name matters to your brand, Sunrise and Early Access are the windows to watch closely.
Example domains
api.dot
docs.dot
edge.dot
agents.dot
STANDARD REGISTRATION
$59.99 / year
SUNRISE
$59.99
+ One-time $300 Sunrise setup fee
EARLY ACCESS
(13 days, decreasing daily)
| Day | Date | Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | October 20, 2026 | $11,999 |
| 2 | October 21, 2026 | $10,799 |
| 3 | October 22, 2026 | $9,999 |
| 4 | October 23, 2026 | $8,749 |
| 5 | October 24, 2026 | $7,799 |
| 6 | October 25, 2026 | $6,499 |
| 7 | October 26, 2026 | $6,399 |
| 8 | October 27, 2026 | $5,999 |
| 9 | October 28, 2026 | $3,679 |
| 10 | October 29, 2026 | $2,389 |
| 11 | October 30, 2026 | $1,035 |
| 12 | October 31, 2026 | $475 |
| 13 | November 1, 2026 | $449 |
Prices shown above are in addition to the $59.99 standard registration fee. General Availability opens right after at standard pricing.
How to order
- Find Your Name — submit a pre-order for your desired phase. We only accept one pre-order per domain name. First-come, first-served.
- We’ll Handle the Rest — once your phase opens, we automatically submit your order for registration.
- Risk-Free — if someone else registers your domain first, you’ll receive a full refund.
A pre-order does not guarantee domain registration. If your domain name is registered by another party, your payment will be fully refunded.
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For any inquiries or additional assistance, don’t hesitate to reach out to our support team.