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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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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 cios.dot

How do I choose between trademark fast-track and pre-order for point-of-sale payments?

Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.

How does owning cios.dot protect first-time customers most?

First-time customers have no prior reference for the real cios.dot address, so they are especially vulnerable to a convincing fake. When NicNames owns cios.dot and promotes it as official, newcomers are guided to the genuine payment page. https://domain.pay/register

Is .PAY Sunrise first-come, first-served for trademark holders for payroll disbursements?

.PAY Sunrise is a Start-Date Sunrise, so eligible trademark registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis when policy requirements are met. Start the request at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Waiting can increase the risk that another eligible party gets the matching label first.

How is cios.dot pricing different from a regular .com?

Unlike a typical low-cost .com, cios.dot is a .PAY name operated by Amazon Registry Services, with a $100 standard rate and possible premium tiers for cios.dot. The pricing reflects the specialized payments-focused namespace. Compare the .PAY rate for cios.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.

What does the $100 .PAY pre-order cover for mobile money?

domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.

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.