What Are People TLDs?
People TLDs are specialized top-level domains designed for personal identity, individual branding, and digital reputation management. These TLDs enable professionals, influencers, celebrities, executives, and everyday individuals to claim their digital identity, build personal brands, and control their online presence. Unlike corporate TLDs, People TLDs focus on the individual—providing tools for personal websites, portfolio showcases, social media aggregation, and identity verification.
Personal Brand Ownership
Claim your name, identity, and brand at the DNS level before someone else does. Secure your digital legacy forever.
Identity Verification & Trust
Verified domains provide instant credibility and trust. Your personal TLD becomes a badge of authenticity.
Reputation Management
Control your narrative with centralized online presence. Aggregate social media, portfolio, and achievements.
Social Media Integration
Seamlessly link and aggregate all your social platforms. Your personal domain becomes the hub of your digital identity.
Professional Portfolio & Resume
Host your portfolio, CV, achievements, and professional work. A dynamic, living resume that evolves with your career.
Family & Legacy Domains
Create multi-generational digital presence for families. Reserve domains for future generations before they're taken.
VIP & Celebrity Protection
Enhanced security and privacy for public figures. Protect your brand from impersonators and unauthorized use.
Monetization Opportunities
Direct link to subscription services, exclusive content, merchandise, and paid appearances. Revenue-generating asset.
People TLDs in Action
See how individuals use personal TLDs to build their digital identity.
The original personal domain - Over 1 million registrations worldwide
Personal name domains - Perfect for firstname.lastname.name format
Digital identity standard - Verified identity services and authentication
Professional profiles - Personal portfolio websites and online resumes
Personal brand expression - For content creators and digital personalities
VIP & exclusive services - Premium domains for celebrities and executives
Creator economy domains - Purpose-built for social media influencers
Celebrity brand protection - For public figures, actors, and athletes
The 2026 Application Window
ICANN opens applications for new People TLDs from April 30 to August 12, 2026. This is a once-in-a-decade opportunity.
Investment
$389,000
Application/Delegation Costs. Includes $227,500 ICANN application fee; paid as per payment schedule.
$95,800/year
Ongoing Annual Costs. Includes $25,800 ICANN registry fee plus variable fees.
Timeline
18-36 months
From application submission to TLD delegation, including evaluation, technical and financial reviews, potential contention resolution, and final contract execution.
Target Market
5 Billion People
Everyone needs personal digital identity. Target professionals, influencers, celebrities, executives, and anyone seeking to control their online presence.
Revenue
Unlimited Potential
Ongoing revenue from domain registrations by individuals worldwide, premium domains for famous names, and value-added services like privacy protection and website builders.
Model Your People TLD
Use our People TLD Calculator to analyze costs, ROI, and break-even analysis for your personal domain extension. Model potential revenue from individual registrations and premium name sales.
Launch People TLD CalculatorReady for Your People TLD?
The 2026 application window is your opportunity to establish your personal brand at the DNS level. Secure your TLD before competitors claim the most valuable personal identity namespace.