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Pre-Evaluation Processes FAQs
Who conducts the Pre-Evaluation Processes?

Who conducts the Pre-Evaluation Processes?

ICANN staff conduct all components of the Pre-Evaluation Processes.

Pre-Evaluation Processes FAQs Individual Questions

Pre-Evaluation Processes FAQs
What are the Pre-Evaluation Processes?
What do Pre-Evaluation Processes aim to achieve?
What are the steps in the Pre-Evaluation Processes?
Who conducts the Pre-Evaluation Processes?
What happens during the administrative check?
What happens on Reveal Day?
What happens during the replacement period?
What happens on String Confirmation Day?
What happens after String Confirmation Day?
What information is published on Reveal Day?
Where can I find published application information?
Where can I find published contention set information?
What is a replacement string?
When can a replacement string be used?
What happens if all applicants for an identical string switch to a replacement string?
Can an applicant change their replacement string after the gTLD application submission period closes?
If an applicant chooses a replacement string during the replacement period, can they change their mind?
Can a replacement string be used if the original applied-for string is not in contention?
Does switching to a replacement string guarantee an applicant will not be in contention?
I submitted my replacement string attestation in TAMS. Why is my unchosen application still showing as active?
What is the prioritization draw?
Why is the prioritization draw used?
Who can participate in the prioritization draw?
When does the prioritization draw take place?
How does the prioritization draw work?
How does an application enter the prioritization draw?
What happens if an application is not entered into the prioritization draw?
How are Internationalized Domain Name (IDN) applications prioritized?
Can a Priority Number be changed or transferred?
Does an application move through the evaluation process based on its Priority Number?
Where are the results of the prioritization draw published?

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