Upcoming TLDs / .saas
Can you register a .saas domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .saas would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
SAAS is a recognized English language acronym for Software as a Service
Who applied for .saas
TLD King Inc.
US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The applied-for gTLD .SAAS is intended to serve as a stable, secure, and clearly identifiable namespace associated with software-as-a-service offerings and related digital services. Its mission is to provide an online environment in which registrants can organize, manage, and present information, services, and resources in a manner that is relevant to their SaaS activities and to internet users seeking such solutions.
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 .saas 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 .saas and its registry announces launch dates.