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Pre-order — be first in line

from $940 + $840/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 bugshield.dot

Before choosing tap.pay, can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now?

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.

Is bugshield.dot a fit for a wedding registry fund?

Couples can collect cash gifts on bugshield.dot, sharing one tasteful, payment-native address with guests. It's easier to print on an invitation than a long registry URL. Reserve it at https://domain.pay/register.

Can I use nameservers and DNS like other domains with .PAY for fraud prevention?

After registration, plan DNS, SSL, redirects, security monitoring and payment-page controls as you would for a production domain. Start by securing the .PAY name through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. A domain alone does not make a checkout secure.

Can I register bugshield.dot before general availability?

Yes, you can position for bugshield.dot before general availability using a first-day pre-order, or via trademark-priority registration if you hold a registered mark and TMCH SMD file. This helps you claim bugshield.dot early. domain.pay supports both at https://domain.pay/register.

Can I reserve brand.pay before broader registration opens when choosing brand.pay?

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.