A Dot Before New?

.new shortcuts are a fast way to jump straight into creating something, often by typing a simple web address into your browser. If you already use services like Google Docs, Google Sheets, or Medium, these shortcuts can shave off a bunch of clicks and get you right to the good part.

What is .new

.New is a domain extension exclusively for performing new actions online: any act that leads to creation can have a quick and memorable .new shortcut associated with it.

Essentially, what this means is that you can start something new simply by typing in a web address into your browser! Ever heard of Google Docs? Thought so. Anyway, if you go to docs.new in your web browser, you will be directly in a new Google document. It is quick and easy. More examples below. Keep in mind that the examples given generally require you to have an account with the service in question.

What Can You Do with .New?

Medium

Medium is home to millions of unique voices. Use story.new to create a fresh story page and write about what matters to you.

Spotify

With Spotify, you can play millions of songs and podcasts for free. Use playlist.new to create a new playlist to add songs and podcast episodes. With podcast.new you can make a podcast for free with Spotify’s creation platform, Anchor.

Webex

Let me be clear. I’m not a big fan of this as a meeting platform for many reasons, but I’m including this to show what’s possible.

For an easy, fast, and secure way to start your personal meeting from any browser, try webex.new, letsmeet.new, and mymeet.new.

Stripe

Stripe builds economic infrastructure for the internet. invoice.new and subscription.new allow businesses to create, customize, and send one-off invoices or subscriptions for payment to a customer directly from the Stripe Dashboard.

Canva

Again, I must point out that this service isn’t suited to the visually impaired, but I’m including it to show what’s out there.

Canva is the world’s leading online design platform. Visit canva.new or design.new to start creating beautiful designs with your team.

Bitly

Instantly create trusted, powerful, recognizable links that maximize the impact of every digital initiative using Bitly. Try link.new or bitly.new.

OVO Sound

Again, most visually impaired people will probably not be designing much record label art, but I’m including this for illustrative purposes.

OVO Sound is a record label, founded by Drake, Oliver El-Khatib, and producer Noah “40” Shebib. music.new is a hub for fans to create personalized song artwork for OVO artist releases, pre-save upcoming music, and play the latest content with a single click.

RunKit

RunKit makes shipping your API endpoints in Node.js simple. With api.new, seamlessly prototype and launch your ideas.

Coda

Coda is a new doc for teams that combines documents, spreadsheets, and powerful building blocks into a single canvas. Try coda.new.

eBay

eBay is the world’s most diverse and dynamic marketplace, helping people get exactly what they want, now faster than ever. Try sell.new or shop.new.

GitHub

Developing fast? Open new GitHub repositories and gists in record time with repo.new or gist.new.

How Is Google Using .New?

Google Docs

Start a new Google Doc with this .new trick: docs.new or doc.new.

Google Sheets

Type this .new shortcut into your browser to open a new Google Sheet right away: sheets.new or sheet.new.

Google Slides

Slide into Google Slides with this .new shortcut for opening a new presentation deck: slides.new or slide.new.

Google Keep

Google Keep it real with this .new trick to open a new note: keep.new.

Google Forms

Get in formation faster with this .new browser trick to open a new Google Form: forms.new or form.new.

Google Calendar

Create a new Google Calendar event right from your browser: cal.new or meeting.new.

FAQ

What is a .new link, really?

It’s a shortcut that loads a create something new page for a service. Instead of hunting for the New button, you type a quick address like docs.new and you land right in a fresh document.

Do .new shortcuts work in any browser?

Usually, yes. If a shortcut does not open correctly, try another browser or make sure you are signed in to the service the shortcut belongs to.

Do I need to be signed in for docs.new and friends?

Most of the time, yes. If you are not signed in, you may be redirected to a sign-in page first, then you can continue to the new item.

Are .new links safe to use?

They’re only as safe as the service you’re opening. Treat them like any other web address. If the domain looks right and you trust the service, you’re fine. If something looks off, close the tab.

Why do some .new links not work for me?

Not every service supports every shortcut in every region or account type. Sometimes the shortcut changes, or you may need to enable cookies or sign in before it will work.

The Beginning of the End

As nifty as these .new internet shortcuts are, I’d like to introduce some of my own. How about pizza.new, taco.new, or my new favorite, money.new. I can dream, right? Starbucks, if you’re listening, how ‘bout Starbucks.new? I’m all about making my wife happy.

Until next time…

Qapla!