Expression of Interest (EOI) for New TLDs Begins

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After overwhelming demand, HEXONET will start taking Expressions-of-Interest (EOI) for newTLDs (new Top-Level-Domains).  HEXONET is using an EOI system instead of take standard pre-registrations since many newTLDs dates and rules are still undetermined.

Expression of Interest System Details:

 

EOI - Questions and Answers:

Q. What is an Expression-of-Interest (EOI)?

By submitting an EOI, HEXONET knows to immediately alert and inform you of all pertinent information about the respective newTLD as it becomes available.

Q. What does the Expression-of-Interest cost and is it binding?

EOIs are free of charge and are not binding.  You can delete an EOI at any point in time.

Q. What happens after I place an EOI?

If and when the respective newTLD is approved by ICANN and the TLD is placed in the Internet's Root (required for a TLD's domains to resolve on the Internet), HEXONET will notify all EOI applications of this important event.  Resellers and customers at this time can choose to convert an EOI into a standard Pre-Registration or to delete the EOI completely.  Subsequent notices may include the following:

Q. Can I edit or delete my EOI?

Yes, you can edit or delete your EOI at any point in time.

 

EOI - Documentation for Resellers:

On September 10th 2012, HEXONET will make the following two documents available:

Converting EOIs into Pre-Registrations for Resellers:

Once HEXONET obtains finalized detail about a particular newTLDs, all resellers will be notified about the newTLD.  The notice will provide newTLD details as well as information on converting an EOI into a standard Pre-Registration. 

Adding an EOI via API:

command = AddDomainApplication
class = EOI
domain = example.web
ownercontact0 = (CONTACT) 
admincontact0 = (CONTACT) 
techcontact0 = (CONTACT) 
billingcontact0 = (CONTACT) 
nameserver0 = (NAMESERVER) 
nameserver1 = (NAMESERVER) 
nameserver2 = (NAMESERVER)

EOI/Pre-registrations via Control Panel

EOIs/Pre-Registrations can be submitted through the Control Panel by logging into your account and navigating to "Manage Products > Pre-registrations". From  within the Pre-reg Admin one can list existing or submit new EOIs/Pre-registrations. Users can modify or delete any EOI at anytime. Pre-registrations can be modified or deleted without charge up to 24 hours prior to the launch date.

Should you have any additional questions with respect to the EOI/Pre-Registration system, please do not hesitate to contact us.