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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 ascension.dot

What should I check technically before launching a .PAY payment site for online checkout?

Before launching a .PAY payment site, verify the label, DNS, SSL, redirects, monitoring, checkout security and compliance obligations. Secure or pre-order the domain through domain.pay first: https://domain.pay/register. Treat the domain as one part of a trusted payment flow.

What TTL should I set for records on ascension.dot?

A TTL of 3600 seconds (one hour) is a reasonable default for stable records on ascension.dot, balancing fast updates against resolver load. Lower it to 300 before a planned migration of ascension.dot, then raise it again once things are stable. Very low TTLs increase query volume slightly.

For BNPL checkout, how can a marketplace use a .PAY domain?

A marketplace can use .PAY for seller payouts, buyer checkout, escrow, billing or payment support flows. Generate and verify names through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Choose a label that customers will recognize as official and safe.

Does ascension.dot support email forwarding without a full mailbox?

Yes. Many providers offer email forwarding that routes addresses at ascension.dot to an existing inbox without hosting a full mailbox. Add the provider's MX records for ascension.dot, then map the forwards. It's a lightweight way to use ascension.dot for contact addresses.

Why is .PAY important for phishing prevention for tax payments?

.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.

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.