DOMAIN EXTENSION GUIDE
.sync Domain Names
Applied-for stringThe.sync string is publicly associated with an application identified as Starlight Registry (Namecheap). That makes it a prospective extension with a clear technology-led meaning centred on synchronisation, coordination and keeping systems in step. Publicly announced information identifies the organisation as the applicant associated with.sync. (newgtldprogram.icann.org)
.sync registrations are not available yet. Search related extensions or get a launch alert.
Application and status facts
Verified status information is kept separate from illustrative naming ideas.
- Extension
- .sync
- Current status
- Applied-for stringWhat happens on Reveal Day? - ICANN
- Root-zone delegation status
- No root-zone delegation confirmed in recorded public sources.
- Announced applicant or applicants
- Starlight Registry (Namecheap)2026 Round Applicant Journey - ICANN rapidwombat.com - rapidwombat.com
- Number of publicly announced claims
- 1
- Contested
- No
- Public disclosure date
- 2026-08-192026 Round Applicant Journey - ICANN
- Application round/programme
- ICANN application programme information recorded.What happens on Reveal Day? - 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 .sync domain be used for?
If delegated in future,.sync would suit brands and services built around timing, alignment and continuous updating.
Domain name ideas
Example names only. Illustrative examples only. Availability has not been checked.
Possible audiences
Who is .sync for?
- Software companies
- SaaS founders
- Product and platform teams
- Integration specialists
- Collaboration tool providers
- Automation vendors
Benefits and considerations
Benefits
- Meaningful and memorable
- Strong product fit
- Flexible across sectors
Considerations
- Not yet delegated
- Meaning is specialised
- Possible naming competition
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Browse domains for saleFrequently asked questions
What does.sync suggest as a domain extension?
It suggests synchronisation, coordination and systems that stay aligned over time.
Is.sync live for registration right now?
No. Publicly available information identifies.sync as an applied-for string rather than a delegated extension.
Who is associated with the.sync application?
Publicly announced information identifies Starlight Registry (Namecheap) as the applicant associated with.sync.
What kinds of sites suit.sync?
It suits software, automation, collaboration, integration and timing-focused services.
Can.sync work for a consumer brand?
Yes, especially for products where connection, pairing or live updating is part of the offer.
Should a short name be preferred with.sync?
Short, functional names tend to work well because the extension already carries a clear technical meaning.
Sources and review information
- What happens on Reveal Day?ICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
- 2026 Round Applicant JourneyICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
- ICANN Announces Safeguard Assessment Provider for 2026 RoundICANN - accessed 2026-08-25
- rapidwombat.comrapidwombat.com - accessed 2026-08-19
