The Internet's Next TLD round. New TLDs Are Coming. Be Ready.

The biggest DNS expansion event in a decade starts April 30, 2026

For the first time since 2012, ICANN is opening applications for new generic Top-Level Domains. Industry analysts expect thousands of applications.

Every ICANN technical obligation. Completely handled.

ICANN Registry Agreements define stringent technical, security, and compliance mandates for every TLD Authoritative DNS operator. 

DigiCert UltraDNS meets every requirement, out of the box:

• 100% DNS resolution availability
• Full DNSSEC implementation
• Built-in DDoS protection
• Multi-network topological diversity
• ICANN regulatory reporting
• IPv6, IDN & protocol compliance
• DNS abuse monitoring & mitigation
• Zone file access & data escrow
• RDAP/Whois service delivery

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Choose a provider that covers your entire trust stack

DigiCert is the world’s leading intelligent trust company. When you operate a TLD with DigiCert UltraDNS, you’re not just buying DNS infrastructure, you’re partnering with the organization that already secures the internet’s certificate and PKI ecosystem.

DNS + PKI Under One Roof

​The only DNS provider that also issues your TLS certificates and manages PKI – a single trust partner for your entire namespace security posture.

​Integrated DDoS & Threat Defense

​UltraDDoS Protect and UltraWAF built into the same platform – not bolted on – for layered, always-on defense.

​ICANN Compliance, Automated

​Monthly ICANN SLA reporting, DNSSEC key ceremonies, RDAP endpoints, and zone escrow – your compliance obligations, fully managed.

Your TLD. DigiCert infrastructure. Internet-ready.

The ICANN application window opens April 30, 2026. Speak with a DigiCert expert today and secure your technical partnership.