2026 Round Applicant Guidebook: Difference between revisions

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Certain strings, referred to as "Blocked Names", are not available for delegation. During the application drafting process, the system will automatically verify whether the applicant’s entered string and any applicable variant strings appear on the Blocked Names list. If so, the applicant will not be able to move forward with that string and must select a different one in order to continue the application.

Certain strings, known as "Reserved Names," are available as gTLDs only through a verification process. These names are designated for specific entities, referred to as “Limited International IGO-INGOs,” which are the only parties eligible to apply for them. ICANN maintains the Reserved Names list, compiled from various sources, and requires relevant entities to provide appropriate documentation. During the application drafting process, the system will automatically verify whether the applicant’s entered string and any applicable variant strings appear on the Reserved Names list. If the string is found on this list, the exception process will be initiated, during which the applicant will be prompted to upload documentation demonstrating that it is the entity for which the name is reserved.

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 Certain strings, referred to as "Blocked Names", are not available for delegation. During the application drafting process, the system will automatically verify whether the applicant’s entered string and any applicable variant strings appear on the Blocked Names list. If so, the applicant will not be able to move forward with that string and must select a different one in order to continue the application.
+Certain strings, known as "Reserved Names," are available as gTLDs only through a verification process. These names are designated for specific entities, referred to as “Limited International IGO-INGOs,” which are the only parties eligible to apply for them. ICANN maintains the Reserved Names list, compiled from various sources, and requires relevant entities to provide appropriate documentation. During the application drafting process, the system will automatically verify whether the applicant’s entered string and any applicable variant strings appear on the Reserved Names list. If the string is found on this list, the exception process will be initiated, during which the applicant will be prompted to upload documentation demonstrating that it is the entity for which the name is reserved.
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