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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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Frequently asked questions about arctica.dot

Can a brand-protection manager use .PAY for a branded payment page?

Yes. A brand-protection manager can use .PAY for a branded payment page if the name is available and registry rules are met. Search the label and choose trademark fast-track or pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

Is my arctica.dot priority claim public during the phase?

Trademark-priority claims on arctica.dot are processed under the registry's rules, and the final registration of arctica.dot appears in WHOIS once completed. The SMD itself stays your private credential during the phase. NicNames uses it only to verify your priority on arctica.dot. Register at https://domain.pay/register.

How can a brand reduce confusion around payment pages for a donation platform?

.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.

Do I need to act during a specific phase for arctica.dot?

Yes. To use trademark priority you must act during sunrise for arctica.dot; otherwise you act at general availability. Missing your phase means waiting or losing arctica.dot. domain.pay submits within the correct phase at https://domain.pay/register.

What does the $100 .PAY pre-order cover when choosing wallet.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.

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.