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So I have a Namecheap account and trying looking at an .app domain just now, but it says "We don't support this TLD". Because of this I am now on GoDaddys page pre-registering there.

[ted0 → 21]

Preregistrations don't really mean anything. We only do GA launches, which is on May 8.

[brlewis → ted0]

Please get google to add you to https://www.registry.google/about/register.html

Lots of registrars are in there that aren't part of the Early Access Program.

[ted0 → brlewis]

Thanks. Definitely will.

[mar225 → ted0]

So would someone be able to register on namecheap and have a chance at a .app domain against someone that used priority pre-registration at godaddy?

[landric → mar225]

The GoDaddy thing is basically, "Pay us extra and we'll click for you automatically on May 8th." It's like paying Southwest Airlines $15 to check you in right at t-minus 24 hours before your flight...

[ted0 → landric]

Not exactly. Their Early Access Program actually guarantees you the name but the price point is higher.

[21 → landric]

They say they will completely refund you if you don't get the domain.

[scosman → 21]

Not from what I see. It's listed as "Early Registration Fee (non-refundable)" in the cart.