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The fixed period in which ICANN (glossary)ICANN Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers The nonprofit that coordinates the global DNS and gTLD policy. Full definition of ICANN accepts applications for new gTLDs (glossary)new gTLD A generic top-level domain added to the internet through ICANN's New gTLD Program. Full definition of new gTLD in a round. The 2026 Applicant Guidebook (glossary)Applicant Guidebook The rulebook for applying for a new gTLD in an ICANN round. Full definition of Applicant Guidebook calls it the application submission period. Applications cannot be filed before it opens or after it closes, so missing it means waiting for a later round.