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Pre-order — be first in line

from $345 + $245/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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I have a TMCH SMD file

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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 auther.dot

For payroll disbursements, can domain.pay help me get TMCH/SMD support before the .PAY deadline?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

Can I use auther.dot as a vanity short link for marketing?

Yes. A concise name like auther.dot works well as a memorable URL on print, ads, and packaging, redirecting to deeper landing pages. Use 301s and UTM parameters so traffic through auther.dot is tracked and passes SEO value. Set up the forwarding from /domains.

Do premium .PAY names cost more than standard names for payroll disbursements?

Premium .PAY names can carry additional registry retail fees set by Amazon Registry Services. domain.pay says premium retail can vary by tier, so check the exact label before paying: https://domain.pay/pricing. The pre-order or fast-track fee does not make a premium name standard-priced.

How do I renew auther.dot and keep eligibility?

You keep auther.dot active by renewing on time and maintaining accurate registrant data consistent with .PAY expectations. The registry's payment-related framing continues to apply across renewals. domain.pay manages renewals for you; see terms and pricing at https://domain.pay/pricing.

How do I register a .PAY domain as a startup for payroll disbursements?

Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.

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.