ICANN New gTLD Program · 2026 Round Applicant

New top-level domains for the next generation of internet creators

TLD1 LLC is expanding the supply of meaningful, memorable, and positive names on the internet. Four new domain endings, open to everyone, built on proven registry infrastructure.

Our Applications

Four names, chosen with purpose

Every string we have applied for is generic, positive, non-controversial, and useful to wide audiences. Each will operate as an open TLD, available to all registrants through ICANN-accredited registrars.

.bewell

A common phrase of goodwill. A natural home for wellness, care, and healthy living, in the family of .fitness, .care, and .life.

.etc

In continuous English use since 1418. It says there is always more to discover, alongside endings like .xyz, .info, and .world.

.joinus

An open invitation. Built for communities, causes, teams, clubs, and events that want people to take part.

.whatsnew

The question everyone asks. A natural ending for launches, announcements, updates, and everything current.

Learn more about each TLD

Why We Exist

The creator population is just getting started

Every creator needs an address of their own. As AI agents increasingly mediate how people find information, a domain remains the one address a person or business fully controls.

TLD1 LLC is committed to operating responsibly: open registration, competitive and transparent pricing including accessible first-year pricing, and active DNS abuse prevention.

6Binternet users worldwide
<200Mactive creators and publishers
<4%of users create rather than consume

The divide between consumers and creators is enormous. As that gap closes, demand for distinctive, trustworthy online addresses will grow with it.

Serious About DNS

Built on proven registry infrastructure

We operate through contracted, ICANN-evaluated registry service providers with decades of combined experience running critical internet infrastructure.

Registry Services

Full back-end registry operations provided by it.com Domains, an experienced registry service provider.

DNS & DNSSEC

Authoritative DNS with DNSSEC signing by Netnod, operator of one of the internet's root name servers.

Data Escrow

Registry data escrow with DENIC, the operator of Germany's .de, one of the world's largest TLDs.

Abuse Prevention

Active DNS abuse monitoring and fraud management through iQ Global, a specialist in registry security.

Leadership

Experienced hands, long-term view

TLD1 LLC is a South Carolina limited liability company based in Hilton Head Island, founded to own and operate new top-level domains for the long term.

John Alagna

Chief Executive Officer

Serial entrepreneur who has built, grown, and successfully sold companies across the retail, web services, and insurance industries, most recently Carolina Heritage Insurance, sold to Relation Insurance Services in 2024.

Joe Alagna

Advisor

More than 25 years in the domain name industry across registries and registrars, and co-author of How to Get Your Own Top-Level Domain.

Full bios on our About page

Get In Touch

Questions about our TLDs?

We welcome inquiries from registrars, partners, and future registrants.

info@tld1.llc