Once a new domain extension is released to general availability, you can immediately register your preferred domain.
.software
29.99£19.99/year*excl. VAT at 20%
.business
19.99£9.99/year*excl. VAT at 20%
.auction
29.99£19.99/year*excl. VAT at 20%
.network
19.99£9.99/year*excl. VAT at 20%
.pizza
39.99£29.99/year*excl. VAT at 20%
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As soon as prices and terms and conditions are fixed, you have the opportunity to order your domain.
If a domain has previously been pre-ordered, but there is no longer any interest, it becomes freely available to order.
Check for suitable domain extensions and find your ideal domain name!
Why new domain extensions? Why 1&1?
PROTECT YOUR BRAND
SHORT AND MEMORABLE
SEARCH ENGINE FRIENDLY
STAND OUT FROM THE CROWD
Secure your brand as a domain – before someone else does
Make it easy to remember – brevity is the soul of wit
Improved search engine ranking
Set yourself apart from the competition
To ensure that your company name or the name you want for your website can’t be used by a competitor,
it’s important to take advantage of the pre-order phase as early as possible. Pre-ordering your ideal
domain with 1&1 is free of charge and without obligation, putting you in a great position without committing to purchase.
Over the years, most short, memorable domain names have already been registered.
This means that website owners are often forced to choose abbreviations or longer domains
that can be difficult for customers to understand or remember. But with the new domain extensions come new possibilities!
Clear, relevant domain extensions offer improved chances for higher rankings in
search engine results. They can be found more easily and attract more potential customers.
The new top-level domains (nTLDs) offer the great advantage of describing the subject or theme of your website more accurately than ever.
It’s now possible to get a domain name perfectly matched to your industry or geographic region.
Protected
Memorable
Prominent
Unique
What does it mean?
Pre-order
Pre-order your preferred domain for free and with no obligation, and save your exclusive place
in our database. We keep you informed about all the important dates.
Order
As soon as prices and terms and conditions are fixed, you have the opportunity to order your domain.
If a domain has previously been pre-ordered, but there is no longer any interest, it becomes freely available to order.
Register
Once a new domain extension is released to general availability, you can immediately register your preferred domain.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about nTLDs
What are nTLDs?
TLD stands for top-level domain. This is the official term for the part of the domain name that appears right at the end. Currently, the most common top-level domains are .com, .net, .org, and country-specific extensions such as .co.uk, .de and .fr. The 'n' in front of TLD simply stands for 'new'. Expected from November 2013, a wide range of creative new domain extensions will become available. These nTLDs will allow for a huge choice of potential combinations to form individual domains.
What's the purpose of the new domain extensions?
Currently, searching for suitable, available domain names is becoming increasingly difficult. The nTLDs are intended to provide a wide range of suitable domain options to meet the needs of websites, brands and organisations. The days of scarce domains are numbered! With the new domain extensions, businesses and individuals will have a far greater choice when it comes to choosing a suitable domain name. Why not register a new domain extension that perfectly fits your company and business sector? In this way, you can differentiate yourself from the competition while also building customer confidence.
What new top-level domains will be available?
Over 1,400 new top-level domains were submitted during the application process, many of them related to well-known brands. So over the next few years we may see large international corporations using their own domain extensions, for example .bmw, .google or .zara. As well as brand TLDs, hundreds of generic extensions were also submitted. A complete overview can be found in our list of generic domain extensions.
What new top-level domains will 1&1 offer?
This is up to you. At the moment we have all the new domain extensions in our database, apart from those associated with trademarks. Based on the domain pre-orders we receive, decisions will be made on which new domain extensions will become available for registration with us. There are currently no set prices or terms and conditions; these will be decided once the offered domains have been finalised. 1&1 plans to offer hundreds of new TLDs, allowing everyone to easily find their ideal domain.
When will the new domain extensions be available?
The timing of activation of new domain extensions is dependent on the ICANN application and approval process. Currently, the first new TLDs are expected from ICANN in October/November 2013.
Why should I pre-order my preferred domains now?
New domain pre-ordering works on a 'first come, first serve' basis. This means that the first person to pre-order a particular domain will have the opportunity to pre-register it as soon as its terms and conditions become available. Once you pre-order a top-level domain, we'll keep you informed about all relevant dates to ensure you never miss a deadline. If several prospective buyers are interested in the same domain, 1&1 can add them to a waiting list, giving everyone the best possible chance to register their preferred domain as soon as it is activated.
Does domain pre-ordering cost anything?
No, pre-ordering is absolutely free. Its only purpose is to keep you up to date with all relevant news and inform you when terms and conditions become available.
Can I be absolutely sure that I'll get my preferred domain?
Unfortunately, we can't promise that your chosen domain will be registered, although of course we'll do our best! For over 20 years 1&1 has successfully registered domains for millions of customers, and we've been involved in many implementations of new TLDs. Thanks to this experience and excellent relationships with nTLD registrars, we're confident that we can convert the majority of pre-orders into registrations as soon as the new domains are activated.
What will the new domain extensions cost?
Exact prices for the new domains are not yet known. Once detailed price information is supplied to 1&1 from the respective nTLD awarding authority, it will of course be communicated to you.
Am I obliged to purchase domains I have pre-ordered?
No, simply pre-ordering a domain does not obligate you to purchase it. Domain pre-orders are free, without obligation or risk. Once price information and terms and conditions become available, you will be contacted to confirm whether you wish to proceed and pre-register your chosen domain.
What is ICANN and what is its role?
The 'Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers' is a California-based, nonprofit organisation recognised by most state institutions. ICANN is responsible for a range of policies and technical work relating to the Internet, and cooperates with external parties to develop various projects. It is also directly responsible for the implementation process of the new domain extensions. You can visit the ICANN website to learn more about the organisation and its activities.
