← All .DOT names
.DOT domain
character.dot
Premium · Available
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.
Pre-order now
Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.
Own a registered trademark? Fast-track today
Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.
You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.
Continue with my SMD
Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.
Continue with full priority
Frequently asked questions about character.dot
What if my trademark has spaces or special characters and I want .PAY for loan repayments?
.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.
Will a refundable pre-order let me try for character.dot without big risk?
Yes. The standard pre-order for character.dot is $100 and failed attempts are refundable, so you can attempt to secure your character.dot name with limited financial exposure. This makes proactive protection accessible even when availability is uncertain. https://domain.pay/register
How do I register donate.pay if it matches my trademark for point-of-sale payments?
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.
Can character.dot be registered by anyone or only certain parties?
Most .PAY labels are open to any registrant, but Amazon Registry Services may attach eligibility rules to specific labels, so character.dot could have conditions. The lookup flags any restriction on character.dot. Check who can register character.dot at https://domain.pay/domains.
What should I do first if I want a .PAY domain for digital wallets for a retail brand?
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.