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.storage Domain Names

Applied-for, not delegated

Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the applicant associated with.storage. ICANN’s 2026 round materials explain that applied-for strings are published after Reveal Day and that applications may proceed through evaluation before any potential delegation, so.storage should be treated as an applied-for string rather than a live extension at this stage. (xiyou.domains)

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Application and status facts

Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.

Extension
.storage
Root-zone delegation status
No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.
Announced applicant or applicants
Journey To The West Corporationxiyou.domains - xiyou.domains New gTLD Program: 2026 Round - ICANN New gTLD Program
Number of publicly announced claims
1
Contested
No
Public disclosure date
2026-08-17xiyou.domains - xiyou.domains
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 .storage domain be used for?

Illustrative uses are framed for a future live or delegated.storage extension.

Cloud storage servicesSuitable for cloud platforms presenting object storage, file storage or synchronisation tools.
Backup and disaster recoveryA natural fit for backup providers, recovery tooling and resilient data protection services.
Archive and records managementUseful for archiving services, document retention and long-term records management.
Data centre and infrastructure brandingWorks well for infrastructure operators, storage hardware and managed hosting portfolios.
Media asset librariesSuitable for teams managing image, video and creative file libraries at scale.
Developer toolingCan support APIs, storage orchestration tools and developer platforms built around data handling.
IoT and sensor data platformsWell matched to products that collect, retain and serve device-generated data.
Personal and enterprise vaultsUseful for encrypted vaults, secure file lockers and confidential data services.

Domain name ideas

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

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Possible audiences

Who is .storage for?

  • Cloud storage providers
  • Backup and recovery companies
  • Archive specialists
  • Infrastructure brands
  • Developer platform teams
  • Security-focused services

Benefits and considerations

Benefits

  • Immediate thematic clarity
  • Strong category fit
  • Flexible product use

Considerations

  • Not yet delegated
  • Possible timing changes
  • Market clarity matters

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Frequently asked questions

Is.storage available for registration now?

It should be treated as an applied-for string, not a delegated live extension, unless later ICANN status updates show otherwise.

Who is associated with the.storage application?

Publicly announced information identifies Journey To The West Corporation as the applicant associated with.storage.

What is.storage best suited to?

It is best suited to storage services, backup, archiving, infrastructure and data-focused products.

Can.storage work for a brand website?

Yes, if the brand is closely tied to storage, data handling or infrastructure themes.

Should the domain examples be read as available names?

No. They are illustrative examples only and do not imply registration availability.

Sources and review information