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The current information on the new gTLD program is available at: http://newgtlds.icann.org/

Current Version of the Draft Applicant Guidebook

• New gTLD Applicant Guidebook [4.81 MB] (May 11)
• [14.02 MB] العربية
• 中文 [11.36 MB]
• Français [9.99 MB]
• Español [8.37 MB]
• Русский [10.76 MB]
• Matrix presenting the Applicant Guidebook in full and by module along with Explanatory Memos and Supporting Documents

Archived Draft Applicant Guidebook Versions & Related Public Fora

1. Applicant Guidebook – April 2011 Discussion Draft (Apr 11)
   
   
• Applicant Guidebook – April 2011 Discussion Draft [6.18 MB] (Apr 11)
• Public Comment Forum (Open 15 Apr – Closed 15 May)
• Summary & Analysis [1.1 MB] (30 May 11)
• GAC comments on the Applicant Guidebook (April 15th, 2011 version) [112 KB] (26 May 11)

2. Proposed Final Applicant Guidebook (Nov 10)
   
   
• Proposed Final Applicant Guidebook [3.1 MB] (Nov 10)
• Public Comment Forum (Closed on 15 Jan 11)
• Summary & Analysis [709 KB]
• [986 KB] العربية
• Español [1.33 MB]
• Français [661 KB]
• Русский [841 KB]
• 中文 [841 KB]


3. Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 4 (May 10)
   
   
   • Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 4 [4.67 MB] (May 10)
   • Public Comment Forum (closed 21 Jul 10)
   • Summary & Analysis [1.4 MB]


4. Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 3 (Oct 09)
   
   
   • Full Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 3 [1.6 MB] (Oct 09)
   • Public Comment Forum (closed on 22 Nov 09)
     Note: this archived public forum also contains explanatory memoranda relating to version 3 of the Draft Applicant Guidebook.
   • Summary & Analysis [1.13 MB]


5. Excerpts Organized Per Module (May 09)
   Note: In May 2009, ICANN did not release a version 3 of the Draft Applicant Guidebook. Instead, ICANN released a series of Excerpts organized below per module.
   
   
   • Update to Module 2: String Requirement
     Excerpt: String Requirements [139 KB]
   • Update to Module 2: Geographical Names
     Excerpt: Geographical Names [140 KB]
   • Update to Module 2: Evaluation Criteria
     Excerpt: Evaluation Criteria [1.4 MB]
   • Update to Module 3: Dispute Resolution Procedures
     Excerpt: Dispute Resolution [160 KB]
   • Update to Module 4: Comparative Evaluation (Community Priority)
     Excerpt: Comparative Evaluation Criteria [212 KB]
   • Updates to Module 5: Registry Agreement Specifications
     Excerpt: Registry Specifications [162 KB]
   • Public Comment Forum (closed on 20 Jul 09)
     Note: this archived public forum will also contain explanatory memoranda relating to this version of the Draft Applicant Guidebook.


6. Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 2 (Feb 09)
   
   
   • Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 2 [1.46 MB]
   • Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 2 Redline [1.6 MB]
   • Draft Applicant Guidebook version 2
     Public Comments Analysis Report [1.52 MB]
   • Public Comment Forum (closed on 13 Apr 09)
     Note: this archived public forum also contains explanatory memoranda relating to version 2 of the Draft Applicant Guidebook.


7. Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 1 (Oct 08)
   
   
   • Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 1 [1.24 MB]
   • Draft Applicant Guidebook, version 1 Public Comments Analysis Report [589 KB] (Feb 09)
   • Public Comment Forum (closed on 15 Dec 08)
     Note: this archived public forum also contains explanatory memoranda relating to version 1 of the Draft Applicant Guidebook.