new gTLD

A generic top-level domain created through ICANN (glossary)ICANN Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers The nonprofit that coordinates the global DNS and gTLD policy. Full definition of ICANN's New gTLD Program (glossary)New gTLD Program ICANN's program for applying to create and run new generic TLDs. Full definition of New gTLD Program, starting with the 2012 round (glossary)2012 round The first round of ICANN's New gTLD Program, which opened for applications in 2012. Full definition of 2012 round. Examples are .shop, .app and .berlin. The name sets them apart from older endings such as .com or .org, which the industry calls legacy TLDs (glossary)legacy TLD A gTLD that existed before the 2012 New gTLD Program, such as .com. Full definition of legacy TLD.