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What is the Sunrise AD (Adult Existing Domain) phase?

The .xxx Sunrise AD (Adult Existing Domain) phase is specifically intended for owners of existing adult domain names in other ccTLDs or gTLDs. Pre-existing active adult domain names must have been registered prior to 00:00 UTC 1st February 2010.

Sunrise AD applications receive priority over Sunrise SRB (Non-Community Trademark) applications.

If more than one valid application is received during this phase, the name will be entered into an auction and applicants will be invited to bid. The auction will be operated by Pool.com.

More information about this .xxx phase can be found here.