Even before its official launch, .dot is generating strong interest. Pre-registration numbers are nearly double those of the last comparable domain release. Indie developers are reserving personal brand names, open-source maintainers are matching project handles, and short, functional developer terms are in high demand. If you want a domain that reads like what you build, .dot is designed to feel native to technical workflows and software projects.
What is .dot?
.dot is a new top-level domain (TLD) created for developers, engineers, and technical brands. It provides a concise, code-adjacent namespace for software teams, open-source projects, indie creators, and infrastructure providers. The intention is to give builders a short, meaningful identity that complements existing developer-focused domains.
Standard registration starts 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; daily-decreasing access fee |
| General Availability | Begins November 2, 2026 | Open to all on a first-come, first-served basis |
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 seeking a technical-sounding identity.
- Enterprise teams organizing internal tools and APIs with clear namespaces (api.yourcompany.dot).
- SaaS providers, DevTools vendors, and infrastructure companies.
- Environment or region versioning via subdomains (api.dot, eu.acme.dot, beta.dot).
- Trademark protection—securing brand-matching names during the Sunrise period.
Whether you are protecting a trademark, adding to an existing domain portfolio, or claiming a meaningful technical name before launch, .dot offers practical benefits:
- Early brand protection: Sunrise gives trademark holders priority access to register exact-match .dot names before public registration.
- Seamless complement to existing domains: A .dot address complements rather than replaces domains such as .dev, .io, .app, .tech, .software, or .cloud. Use it to build a focused namespace for APIs, docs, and tooling.
- High demand for premium names: Short, generic developer terms attract interest. If a name matters to your brand, consider Sunrise or Early Access to secure it.
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; fee decreases each day)
| 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 |
Early Access prices above are in addition to the standard registration fee of $59.99. General Availability follows immediately after Early Access and uses standard pricing.
How to order
- Find your name: Submit a pre-order for the phase you want. One pre-order is accepted per domain name; availability follows a first-come, first-served approach.
- We handle the submission: When the selected phase opens, your order will be submitted automatically for registration.
- Risk-free pre-order: If another party registers the name before you, you will receive a full refund of your payment.
A pre-order does not guarantee successful registration. If the domain is registered by someone else, your payment will be refunded in full.
Search available .dot domains
If you have questions or need assistance with registration, reach out to support for help. Planning ahead—especially for trademark protection or securing short, descriptive names—will improve your chances of getting the domain that best fits your project or brand.