The .web field guide

A closer look
at .web.

Registration dates, prices and practical advice for buyers and matching .com owners.

When can you register a .web domain?

Verisign's proposed dates for trademark Sunrise, matching .com registration and the public opening.

Why a familiar word took so long to become a domain ending, and what to consider before using it.

If someone owns the matching .com, they may be able to register your .web before you. How to approach a purchase.

How to find out who can register your .web first, choose a registrar or approach the matching owner.

Set an asking price for your matching .web, verify control of the .com and talk to interested buyers. Creating an owner listing is free.

What a registrar will charge, what an owner can ask for, and the separate fees for using DotWeb.

Before placing a .web preregistration order, find out what the provider promises and who can register the name first.