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.ops Domain Names

Application disclosed; not yet delegated

The.ops string is a proposed new gTLD associated with operations-focused naming. Publicly announced information identifies Starlight Registry (Namecheap) as the applicant associated with.ops. ICANN’s 2026 round materials show that public application details are released at Reveal Day, not at the application close date, so registration status cannot be assumed from the filing alone.

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Application and status facts

Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.

Extension
.ops
Current status
Application disclosed; not yet delegatedICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD Applications - ICANN
Root-zone delegation status
No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.
Announced applicant or applicants
Starlight Registry (Namecheap)New gTLD Program: 2026 Round Applicant Guidebook - ICANN Applicant guidebook resources - ICANN
Number of publicly announced claims
1
Contested
No
Application round/programme
ICANN application programme information recorded.ICANN 2026 Round Closes with More Than 1,600 New gTLD Applications - ICANN
Registry operator
Not verified
Registration availability
Public registration is not confirmed by this guide.
Last fact checked
2026-08-25

A public application, applicant identity, approval, registry operation, root-zone delegation and live registration availability are separate facts.

Illustrative uses

What could a .ops domain be used for?

If delegated in future,.ops would suit names built around operational clarity, technical reliability and back-office services.

Operations dashboardsUse concise names for internal or customer-facing operational portals.
Incident managementSupport naming for incident bridges, status tools and escalation hubs.
Infrastructure toolingFit platforms that manage deployment, monitoring or service health.
Automation servicesName systems that orchestrate routine tasks and operational workflows.
Service status pagesCreate clear, recognisable addresses for live service updates.
Managed operationsWork for providers that run day-to-day technical or business operations.
DevOps teamsProvide a direct fit for teams focused on delivery, reliability and release engineering.
Operational knowledge basesHelp structure documentation for runbooks, procedures and support guidance.

Domain name ideas

Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.

status.opsrunbook.opsdeploy.opsmonitor.opsincident.opsautomation.ops

Possible audiences

Who is .ops for?

  • Operations leaders
  • Site reliability engineers
  • DevOps practitioners
  • Managed service providers
  • SaaS platforms
  • Automation vendors

Benefits and considerations

Benefits

  • Clear operational signal
  • Concise naming
  • Strong context fit

Considerations

  • Not yet delegated
  • Potentially narrow fit
  • Applicant context matters

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Frequently asked questions

What does.ops mean?

It is commonly read as operations, making it a natural fit for technical and service-management naming.

Is.ops live for registration?

Not from the evidence currently available here. The disclosed context indicates an application, not live delegation.

Who is associated with.ops?

Publicly announced information identifies Starlight Registry (Namecheap) as the applicant associated with.ops.

What kind of sites suit.ops?

Operations tools, status pages, runbooks, monitoring platforms and managed service portals are all plausible fits.

Can.ops be used for branding outside IT?

Yes, but it is strongest where operations, reliability or process are central to the message.

Sources and review information