.domains

Overview

• .domains is an active generic top-level domain (gTLD) introduced through ICANN's New gTLD Program.
• The string was proposed as a means of providing "greater expression on the Internet" and intended to be an open gTLD without pre-registration restrictions.
• The applicant and registry for the string is Donuts (Sugar Cross, LLC).

History

• Application revealed as part of ICANN's New gTLD Program (application lists from June 13, 2012).
• Donuts received a Registry Agreement signed by ICANN on 17 October 2013 after passing Initial Evaluation.
• .domains was delegated into the DNS Root Zone on 17 December 2013.
• Sunrise period for the string was announced to run from 31 December 2013 to 1 March 2014.

Usage and Audience

• Intended as an open, generic TLD to provide registrants greater expressive options online.
• Target audience is broad: general registrants and organizations seeking descriptive or plural-form domain names.
• Registry indicated an open registration model (no pre-registration verification) to avoid denying domain access to legitimate registrants.

Registration Rules

• Registry policy stance:
  • Declared as an open TLD without pre-registration verification.
  • Stated intent to adhere to all registration policies required by ICANN.
  • Plans to implement remediation and takedown procedures and to control abuse through user and rights protections.
• Administrative milestones relevant to registration:
  • Sunrise period: 31 December 2013 through 1 March 2014.
  • Registry Agreement in place as of 17 October 2013; delegation completed 17 December 2013.

SEO and Brand Impact

• The registry positions .domains as a generic, expressive namespace suitable for a wide range of uses.
• The stated emphasis on compliance with ICANN policies and on rights/abuse protections indicates the registry sought to provide operational and trust assurances for registrants and third parties.

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domain:       DOMAINS

organisation: Binky Moon, LLC
address:      c/o Identity Digital Limited
address:      10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address:      Bellevue WA 98004
address:      United States of America (the)

contact:      administrative
name:         Vice President, Engineering
organisation: Identity Digital Limited
address:      10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address:      Bellevue WA 98004
address:      United States of America (the)
phone:        +1.425.298.2200
fax-no:       +1.425.671.0020
e-mail:       tldadmin@identity.digital

contact:      technical
name:         Senior Director, DNS Infrastructure Group
organisation: Identity Digital Limited
address:      10500 NE 8th Street, Suite 750
address:      Bellevue WA 98004
address:      United States of America (the)
phone:        +1.425.298.2200
fax-no:       +1.425.671.0020
e-mail:       tldtech@identity.digital

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nserver:      V0N1.NIC.DOMAINS 2a01:8840:23:0:0:0:0:51 65.22.33.51
nserver:      V0N2.NIC.DOMAINS 2a01:8840:24:0:0:0:0:51 65.22.34.51
nserver:      V0N3.NIC.DOMAINS 161.232.16.51 2a01:8840:fa:0:0:0:0:51
nserver:      V2N0.NIC.DOMAINS 2a01:8840:25:0:0:0:0:51 65.22.35.51
nserver:      V2N1.NIC.DOMAINS 161.232.17.51 2a01:8840:fb:0:0:0:0:51
ds-rdata:     39406 8 2 74ace87d5605021df3e619563249119e01d0975f30455df1bcfb3df54329f17b

whois:        whois.nic.domains

status:       ACTIVE
remarks:      Registration information: https://www.identity.digital/

created:      2013-12-12
changed:      2023-09-12
source:       IANA