Upcoming TLDs / .cas
Can you register a .cas domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .cas would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
CAS stands for Connect. Automate. Scale. A modern domain for businesses and innovators embracing digital transformation. Connect with customers and partners, automate operations, and scale brands, products, and ideas in a connected digital world.
Who applied for .cas
SUVAN NET LLC
UZ, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing, ICANN applicant support
The mission of .CAS is to provide a trusted and meaningful namespace for organizations, businesses, entrepreneurs, and innovators that embrace connectivity, automation, and scalable growth. Derived from Connect. Automate. Scale., the gTLD is intended to foster digital transformation by offering a distinctive online identity that reflects innovation, operational excellence, and long-term business development. The purpose of .CAS is to support a diverse global community across industries with a memorable and credible domain extension that promotes growth, collaboration, and technological …
What happens next
- April 30, 2026: Application window opened (done)
- August 12, 2026: Application window closed (done)
- October 7, 2026: Reveal Day: ICANN published every applied-for string (done)
- October 21, 2026: Replacement period ended (applicants could switch to a backup string) (done)
- November 17, 2026: String Confirmation Day: the final list of applied-for strings
- March 16, 2027: Community input and objections period ends
Dates from ICANN’s Reveal Day announcement, checked October 27, 2026. We re-check the applications every day and this page changes when they do.
When will .cas be available?
ICANN has not set a date. The final list of applied-for strings comes on String Confirmation Day (November 17, 2026), community input and objections run until March 16, 2027, and ICANN processes applications after a prioritization draw in 2027. Registration opens only after ICANN delegates .cas and its registry announces launch dates.