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Pre-order — be first in line

from $2,800 + $2,800/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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You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about aksa.dot

Can I renew a .PAY domain after registration for point-of-sale payments?

.PAY names can be renewed through the registrar path if registry and registrar rules are met and renewal fees are paid. domain.pay explains the customer registration route here: https://domain.pay/register. Keep contact details current to avoid lifecycle problems.

When can I actually use aksa.dot after a successful pre-order?

Once your pre-order for aksa.dot is fulfilled and the registration completes, you can immediately configure nameservers and DNS for aksa.dot and bring a site online. Activation timing depends on the registry's launch schedule for the .PAY phase. You'll be notified when aksa.dot is yours to configure.

What does the $100 .PAY pre-order cover when choosing link.pay?

domain.pay lists standard .PAY pre-order service at $100 for a first-day attempt, with separate premium fees if the registry classifies the label as premium. See the current pricing here: https://domain.pay/pricing. Failed attempts are covered by the stated credit/cash-refund options.

Are there compliance differences between aksa.dot and other gTLDs?

aksa.dot may carry payment-oriented eligibility and validation expectations that many open gTLDs do not, reflecting the .PAY namespace's financial focus. This is a registry-level distinction set by Amazon Registry Services. domain.pay explains the differences and registers aksa.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Can I pre-register a .PAY name without a trademark for a donation platform?

Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.

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.