GoDaddy Registry Certified for ICANN's Next Round of New gTLDs

GoDaddy Registry is officially certified as a Registry Service Provider (RSP) for ICANN’s upcoming round of new generic top-level domains (gTLDs) and we’re ready to help partners turn ambitious ideas into globally trusted digital destinations.

This certification confirms that GoDaddy Registry meets ICANN’s technical, operational, and security requirements to support new TLD launches at scale. More importantly, it reinforces our commitment to making the next round of gTLDs simpler, more accessible, and more successful for registries, brands, governments, and entrepreneurs.

Built for Scale. Designed for Trust.

For more than a decade, GoDaddy Registry has powered hundreds of domain extensions across diverse use cases, from legacy namespaces to innovative generics, country-code domains, and global .brands. Our platform combines proven backend technology, DNS resilience, and enterprise-grade security with the flexibility to support both large-scale operators and first-time applicants.

“The next gTLD round will unlock new opportunities for brands, communities, and innovators to define their presence online,” said Jason Loyer, Sales Director at GoDaddy Registry. “GoDaddy Registry is proud to be ICANN-certified and ready to provide the trusted infrastructure that will power this next wave of digital identity.”

As the next application window approaches, applicants will need a partner that can navigate complex technical requirements while delivering a seamless experience from launch through growth. That’s where GoDaddy Registry stands apart.

What This Means for Future TLD Operators

With GoDaddy Registry as your RSP, you gain:

• Proven ICANN-compliant infrastructure with robust DNS and DNSSEC capabilities
• Operational expertise across hundreds of live TLDs and millions of domains under management
• A customer-first approach designed to simplify launch, onboarding, and ongoing management
• Global reach and reliability backed by GoDaddy’s scale and reputation
• Strategic guidance beyond the launch, including marketing, policy, and registry growth support

Empowering the Next Generation of TLDs

The next round of gTLDs represents a pivotal moment for digital identity, innovation, and brand ownership online. Whether you’re a brand looking to control your namespace, a community building a shared identity, or an organization launching a new digital ecosystem, GoDaddy Registry is prepared to be your long-term partner.

The next era of the internet is being built, let’s build it together.