ICANN-EVALUATED GTLD REGISTRY SERVICE PROVIDER

Your gTLD deserves a proven platform, backed by real expertise.

Applying for a gTLD in ICANN's next round?

Industry-leading infrastructure. Dedicated support from the team behind the largest TLD migration in history.

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Why choose Tucows Registry

Your Registry Service Provider (RSP) powers your entire TLD—from ICANN compliance to registrar adoption and ongoing operations at scale. You need stable, secure infrastructure, strong TLD distribution, and global operability, delivered by experts with a long-term track record.

A true partner, not a competitor

Some RSPs operate their own TLDs. We don’t. That means no conflict of interest. Our sole focus is our partners' success.

Your own dedicated registry instance

With us, your TLDs get their own registry platform. That means greater flexibility, isolation, and visibility of operational metrics.

Full-service support

We provide 24/7 technical support, registrar billing and collection, ICANN compliance, and dedicated account management.

Launch with
confidence

Bring your TLD to market with the right expertise behind you. 

Automated Registry-Registrar Agreement signing eliminates manual contract management, simplifies auditing, and expedites onboarding

600+ connected registrars who can onboard to your TLD in a few clicks 

Sunrise and launch support, including guidance on marketing, policy, ICANN compliance, and premium domain strategy

Hands-on, go-live support for an efficient, successful launch

SOLUTIONS TO SCALE

Scale on global infrastructure managed by experts 

Tucows Registry Services is an ICANN-evaluated RSP and maintains a 100% record of meeting ICANN Service Level Requirements for over 13 years.

A global DNS Anycast network with 350+ nodes for resilience and fast resolution worldwide

Advanced, real-time analytics for better performance tracking

Registry APIs for secure integration with your internal systems and third-party platforms

Ongoing strategic and operational guidance to support your long-term growth

We are a Main, DNS, DNSSEC, IDNs, and proxy RSP

APPLICATION SUPPORT

The RSP behind the largest gTLD migration in history

Get hands-on support with your ICANN application

We executed the two largest domain migrations in history — including Radix, one of the world's most successful new gTLD operators. 10.7 million domains. 4 hours cutover time. No DNS interruptions.

Meticulous planning, extensive rehearsal

A proven process and regular rehearsals with fresh data ensure a fast, precise, and smooth migration.

A close partnership, start to finish

We partner closely with your team from planning through cutover, adapting as requirements evolve and preparing registrars well ahead of migration day.

A proven registry partner, with 30+ years experience

2026

Radix portfolio: The world's largest domain migration

We successfully migrated 10.7 million domains across 12 extensions, including .online, .tech, and .store.
.mobile launch

Guided Dish Registry’s launch of .mobile into GA.

2025

Largest ccTLD registry migration

We completed the migration of 4.2 million domains for NIXI (.in). Now servicing 138 extensions on their behalf.

2024

.locker launch

As the RSP for .locker — the first ICANN-delegated gTLD operating across both DNS and the Bitcoin Naming System — we support domain service expansion into Web3.

GET IN TOUCH

Preparing to apply for a new gTLD?

Preparing to apply for
a new gTLD?

Connect with our registry team to learn how we can support you.

Frequently asked questions

Frequently asked questions

What is a Registry Service Provider (RSP)?

What is an ICANN-evaluated RSP?

What are the technical requirements to operate a new gTLD?

How long does it take to launch a new gTLD after ICANN approval?

Can Tucows Registry Services support Sunrise and other launch phases?

Does Tucows Registry Services operate its own TLDs?

Do I need domain industry experience to operate a TLD?

What is a Registry Service Provider (RSP)?

What is an ICANN-evaluated RSP?

What are the technical requirements to operate a new gTLD?

How long does it take to launch a new gTLD after ICANN approval?

Can Tucows Registry Services support Sunrise and other launch phases?

Does Tucows Registry Services operate its own TLDs?

Do I need domain industry experience to operate a TLD?

© Copyright 2026 Tucows. Tucows has been ICANN-accredited registrar since 1999.

© Copyright 2026 Tucows. Tucows has been ICANN-accredited registrar since 1999.

© Copyright 2026 Tucows.

Tucows has been ICANN accredited since 1999.