Applying to become a gTLD registrar
Nominet can directly supply gTLD domain names only to ICANN-accredited registrars who have signed up to ICANN’s 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement. If you are not ICANN-accredited you can buy gTLD domain names from an ICANN-accredited registrar.
Where to apply
This table describes where to apply to become a gTLD registrar
| gTLD | Registry operator | Application form |
|---|---|---|
| .cymru | Nominet UK | Apply (Nominet)* |
| .wales | Nominet UK | Apply (Nominet)* |
| .pharmacy | NABP | The application process is handed by NABP* |
| Amazon TLDs | Amazon Registry Inc | The application process is handled by Amazon Registry Inc* |
| Second Generation TLDs | Second Genistry LLC | The application process is handed by Second Genistry* |
*If you are not currently a registrar or require contact details for the above registries please contact the Customer Services team to set up a new account.
Applying to Nominet
Information you need to supply in your Nominet application:
- Your IANA ID and your full, matching registrar name
- Your Trading URL
- Your Registrar WHOIS URL
- gTLD administrative and billing contacts for your account
- gTLD abuse and notification contacts for your account
- EPP credentials – choosing your EPP login name
- TMCH registration (required for the sunrise and claims phases)
When it receives your application, Nominet checks that you are ICANN-accredited and have signed ICANN’s 2013 Registrar Accreditation Agreement.
When your application is approved, Nominet’s Customer Services team will contact you with details of how to interact with its systems.
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