Upcoming TLDs / .hello
Can you register a .hello domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .hello would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
"Hello" is an English expression of greeting used on meeting a person or at the start of a telephone call
A universal greeting used to initiate communication. It is among the most recognized words in English and is commonly used as a friendly, approachable brand element or contact point.
"Hello" is a common English greeting, the word used to open contact with another person. The string conveys greeting and introduction: the opening words addressed to an audience.
friendly greeting
greet someone, answer the phone, or get a person's attention. It can also show surprise or be used to say someone is not paying attention.
Who applied for .hello
Aruba PEC S.P.A.
IT, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission and purpose of the applied-for .hello gTLD is to establish a namespace built around greeting, introduction, and connection. "Hello" is the standard English greeting and one of the most widely recognised words internationally, giving it a friendly, approachable, and immediately understood meaning across a broad global audience. Intended registrants include individuals, families, communities, creators, and businesses in areas such as hospitality, lifestyle, events, and communication that want a welcoming, conversational identity, as well as brands using the term as part of marketing …
ECHO Domain Co L.L.C.
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The .hello gTLD will provide a namespace for businesses, creators, and individuals seeking an approachable primary web presence -- reflecting the widespread use of "hello" as a brand introduction point across email, social, and web. Registrations will be open to anyone.
Intercap Registry Inc.
KY, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The proposed .hello top-level domain represents greeting and introduction - the point of first contact between a person or organization and the audience they want to reach. Such openings appear on landing pages, contact pages, announcements, and personal and business introductions.
Link Freedom Group / LFG
Link Freedom Group Ltd, MT, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
Link Freedom Group (LFG) aspires to become a best-in-class, vertically integrated domain name registration authority, see linkfreedomgroup.link. This TLD is part of a carefully curated portfolio of strings that LFG intends to pursue in ICANN’s 2026 New gTLD Program. In assembling this portfolio, LFG focused on securing meaningful, memorable, and commercially compelling strings that resonate strongly with end users and offer long-term growth potential.
NAME SPACE LLC
NAME SPACE LLC, US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of the .hello gTLD is to establish a distinctive, intuitive, and globally accessible namespace through which individuals, businesses, organizations, and other lawful users can introduce themselves, establish an online presence, and connect with their intended audiences.
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 .hello 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 .hello and its registry announces launch dates.