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

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Frequently asked questions about candi.dot

For loan repayments, who qualifies for a .PAY domain in the Limited Registration Period?

During LRP1, .PAY eligibility is limited to registrants that conduct payment transactions online using an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor, with payment-related use. For registration help, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Separate financial licensing depends on your activity and jurisdiction.

Why is .PAY launching in phases at all for candi.dot?

New gTLDs like .PAY launch in phases to protect trademark owners first (sunrise) before opening names like candi.dot to the general public (general availability). This staged rollout is an ICANN-standard process. Learn how to position for candi.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

What .PAY name should a payroll platform consider for fraud prevention?

settle.pay may be a useful .PAY direction if it matches your brand and payment journey, but availability is not guaranteed. Check and pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Prefer simple labels that customers can remember and trust.

Can I upgrade to VIP handling after pre-ordering candi.dot?

You can add VIP priority handling to a pending candi.dot pre-order before it is submitted, moving your request higher in our queue. VIP affects ordering speed only and does not change the registry's final decision on candi.dot. Add it at https://domain.pay/pricing.

What if my trademark has spaces or special characters and I want .PAY for mobile money?

.PAY Sunrise follows identical-match rules for the trademark text, including how spaces and some special characters are handled. Do not guess the label; check it through domain.pay and use the trademark path if eligible: https://domain.pay/register. A valid TMCH/SMD record may be required.

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.