.NGO / .ONG domain names becoming available

The Public Interest Registry has started accepting Expressions of Interest (EOI) from organizations that seek to obtain a web site domain ending in .NGO/.ONG. The new extensions are slated to launch in 2014, but preparation and planning to register them should start now.

There is no fee to submit an EOI to Public Interest Registry - a submission is non-binding.

Benefits of submitting an EOI include:

Email updates on developing information regarding all launch processes by the authoritative operator of the .NGO/.ONG domain extension.
An alert service containing relevant and important data pertaining to the registration process of .NGO/.ONG, such as how to register for the Trademark Clearinghouse and requirements for participation in early registration.
Exclusive news on any offers from authorized companies handling the registration of .NGO/.ONG at launch time.

New domain extensions are launched in phases:

The first phase, as required by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), is the Trademark Sunrise period. To participate in this period, an organization must register its trademark properties with the Trademark Clearinghouse.
The second phase is the Landrush period. If organizations do not register with the Trademark Clearinghouse, then this is the time when they can participate in the registration process. They will be required to pay a premium for their registration(s).
The third phase is General Availability, which is open to all organizations at the regular price.

Each organization has to decide which period is most appropriate for them.

Public Interest Registry is operator of the .ORG domain — which currently houses over 10 million registrants. In January 2003, the Public Interest Registry assumed responsibility for operating .ORG and maintaining the authoritative database of all .ORG domain names. The transition of .ORG from the previous operator to Public Interest Registry was the largest transfer in Internet history.

Statement from PIR: "We want to assure nonprofit and non-governmental organization (NGO) communities that we are here to serve their interests by offering an exclusive domain extension; thus providing immediate recognition online and further opportunities for public engagement, funding and partnerships. Public Interest Registry aims to fully support the online needs of global nonprofit and NGO communities, promising the opportunity to connect and engage with organizations that people can trust."

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.NGO / .ONG domain names becoming available

.NGO / .ONG domain names becoming available

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