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Pre-order — be first in line

from $1,400 + $1,400/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

from $1,600 + $1,400/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 $3,900 + $1,400/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about chq.dot

What .PAY domain style is best for trust and conversion when choosing cloud.pay?

cloud.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.

What TTL should I set for records on chq.dot?

A TTL of 3600 seconds (one hour) is a reasonable default for stable records on chq.dot, balancing fast updates against resolver load. Lower it to 300 before a planned migration of chq.dot, then raise it again once things are stable. Very low TTLs increase query volume slightly.

Can I use .PAY for redirects to my existing checkout?

Yes, you can use a .PAY domain as a clean branded entry point or redirect to an existing checkout, but implement redirects, SSL and tracking carefully. First secure or pre-order the label through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

Why does chq.dot load on HTTP but not HTTPS?

If chq.dot serves over HTTP but fails on HTTPS, the SSL certificate is likely missing, expired, or not bound to port 443 on your server. Install or renew a cert covering chq.dot, ensure 443 is open, then redirect HTTP to HTTPS. Test chq.dot again after reloading the web server.

Can domain.pay help me get TMCH/SMD support before the .PAY deadline for fraud prevention?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

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.