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Pre-order — be first in line

from $940 + $840/yr renewal

Pre-pay to reserve a first-day registration attempt. We attempt to register on the first day of broader availability — projected around February–March 2027.

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Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

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Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $1,040 + $840/yr renewal

You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $3,340 + $840/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.

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Frequently asked questions about administration.dot

How can a brand reduce confusion around payment pages for marketplace payouts?

.PAY is sensitive because it signals money movement, so lookalike domains can confuse customers. Check your exact brand and obvious variants at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is one brand-protection layer, not a full anti-phishing program.

How do disputes over administration.dot generally work if someone takes it in bad faith?

Disputes are typically resolved through UDRP-style proceedings where you show you hold rights in the administration.dot name, the registrant has no legitimate interest, and administration.dot was registered or used in bad faith. Outcomes vary and depend on evidence, so this is educational, not a guarantee. Registering administration.dot first avoids the process entirely. https://domain.pay/register

Where do I enter the .PAY label I want to check for a checkout product manager?

Go to domain.pay and enter the .PAY label you want: https://domain.pay/register. The website checks availability and helps you choose between pre-order, trademark fast-track, or a different name if the label is already taken or premium.

Should I pay for VIP if administration.dot has low competition?

If administration.dot appears to have little contention, VIP priority handling is optional and mainly useful when timing is tight at the drop. You can still secure administration.dot at the $100 standard or premium administration.dot rate without it. Weigh the options at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Is there a cash refund option for a failed .PAY pre-order?

domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.

Availability is checked live and re-verified before payment. Pre-orders are first-day registration attempts — registration is not guaranteed; 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.