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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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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 authority.dot

Do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window for fraud prevention?

An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.

Are individuals allowed to register authority.dot?

Individuals may be able to register authority.dot in many situations, as .PAY does not necessarily require corporate status. The registry's focus is typically on payment-related, good-faith use rather than excluding individuals. domain.pay can confirm current eligibility for your case at https://domain.pay/register.

When does the .PAY Trademark Claims period run for crypto payments?

ICANN currently lists the .PAY Trademark Claims period from February 1, 2027 to May 2, 2027. For practical registration action, check your preferred label and pre-order path on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

What makes authority.dot different from a regular .com for brand protection?

Unlike a generic .com, authority.dot sits on a payment-purpose TLD operated by Amazon Registry Services, so users associate authority.dot with handling money. That association makes protecting authority.dot a payment-trust issue, not just a marketing one. Secure the official name at https://domain.pay/register.

Should an ecommerce brand protect its exact brand in .PAY for an ecommerce brand?

If your brand accepts payments, registering the exact .PAY label can be a practical defensive step. Use domain.pay to check and start the priority or pre-order path: https://domain.pay/register. Also keep trademark monitoring and security controls in place.

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.