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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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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 animate.dot

For online checkout, could I use .PAY for a wallet or payment app?

Yes. A wallet or payment app can use .PAY for a memorable payment-specific entry point. Check candidate labels through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If you own a matching trademark, consider the priority route; otherwise pre-order for broader access.

Are pre-orders for animate.dot first-come, first-served?

Pre-orders help establish your position for animate.dot, and general availability itself processes on a first-come basis when it opens. Pre-ordering early with domain.pay puts animate.dot in the queue ahead of latecomers. Claim your spot at https://domain.pay/register.

Is registering .PAY a replacement for trademark monitoring for card processing?

No. Registering .PAY is not a replacement for trademark monitoring, takedowns or fraud controls. It can still reduce customer confusion around your official payment destination. Start by checking key names through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

What is the difference between pre-order and registration for animate.dot?

A pre-order stages your intent to register animate.dot and is submitted when its phase opens; the registration is the completed assignment of animate.dot to you once the registry approves. domain.pay turns your animate.dot pre-order into a registration at the right time. Start at https://domain.pay/register.

What does it mean if a .PAY name is premium for online checkout?

A premium .PAY name is a label with an additional registry retail fee set by Amazon Registry Services. Search the exact label at domain.pay to see current premium status and price path: https://domain.pay/domains. Premium status can change the total cost.

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.