Timeline for Welsh top level domains

Nominet have now started the process of issuing domain names in the two Welsh top level domains, .wales and .cymru. Key dates are now available on their timeline, though there is a note that these may yet change so those intending to apply should subscribe to their mailing list for updates.

The key period for universities and colleges is likely to be the Welsh Business Priority period, which runs from 3rd November to 24th December 2014: between those dates organisations trading in Wales will be able to apply for the domain name(s) matching their trademarks or trading names.

Between 29th December and 25th February, the "landrush" period, anyone can apply for any domain (subject to rules on conflicts with registered trademarks, reserved and premium names, etc.). If there is more than one application for a given domain name within that period then the conflict will be resolved by auction.

From 1st March 2015 remaining domains will become available on a first-come, first-served basis.