The Internet domain authority ICANN has approved seven new top-level domains for future use. These are the first new generic top-level domains introduced since the Internet began in the 1980s, and will exist alongside the familiar .com, .net, and .org domains. Contracts have been completed and schedules announced for the .biz and .info domains. The exact terms of the remaining new top-levels are still being negotiated.

Important Note! Each of these new top-levels is administered by a separate registration authority (Registry), and each has its own special rules, terms and timetables. It is essential that registrants read and understand these separate rules and terms before applying. See below for more information.