Upcoming TLDs / .yam
Can you register a .yam domain?
Source: ICANN 2026 round applications, checked October 27, 2026. Not in the IANA root zone as of October 26, 2026.
What .yam would mean
In their own words, from the public part of each application (question 118):
Although yam has recognized dictionary meanings, the applied-for string is not intended to invoke or be limited by any particular meaning. The applicant selected .yam as a short, memorable, and brandable combination of letters.
Who applied for .yam
NAME SPACE LLC
NAME SPACE LLC, US, stage: Pre-Evaluation Processing
The mission of the .yam gTLD is to establish a distinctive, memorable, and globally accessible namespace that individuals, businesses, organizations, and other lawful users can adopt for a broad range of online identities and activities.
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 .yam 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 .yam and its registry announces launch dates.