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Pre-order — be first in line

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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Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $3,000 + $2,800/yr renewal

You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about avail.dot

How do I know if merchant.pay is available for online checkout?

Search the exact .PAY label at domain.pay to see current availability and premium status: https://domain.pay/domains. Availability can change quickly during launch phases, so verify before publishing names, ads or product screens.

Is owning avail.dot enough, or should I also use other safeguards?

Owning avail.dot is the foundation, but pairing it with TMCH monitoring, customer education, and clear official-channel messaging strengthens protection of the avail.dot name. No single measure is absolute, so treat avail.dot ownership as the core of a layered approach. https://domain.pay/

As a mobile wallet team, when does the .PAY LRP1 period begin?

ICANN currently lists .PAY Limited Registration Period 1 from July 20, 2026 to February 1, 2027. LRP1 has payment-transaction eligibility and use restrictions. Check your domain path through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Re-confirm dates before publishing if the registry updates its schedule.

Does Amazon Registry Services control eligibility for avail.dot?

Yes, .PAY is operated by Amazon Registry Services, which sets the eligibility and validation framework that avail.dot falls under. domain.pay acts as your registration path and applies those registry policies. Learn how to register avail.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Should I defensively register my brand in .PAY for a donation platform?

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.