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cognito.dot

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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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from $3,000 + $2,800/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 $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about cognito.dot

Is .PAY a good fit for subscription billing for mobile money?

.PAY can work for subscription billing, account payment, renewal and failed-payment recovery flows. Search brandable options on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. A clear .PAY label can reduce confusion when customers need to update payment details.

How much does it cost to pre-order cognito.dot for brand protection?

The standard pre-order for cognito.dot is $100, and failed attempts are refundable, so the cost of attempting to secure your cognito.dot name is low-risk. See full details and any priority-phase options at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Before choosing tap.pay, is .PAY Sunrise first-come, first-served for trademark holders?

.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.

What is the difference between TMCH and the WHOIS for cognito.dot?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse that validates marks and issues SMD files for priority claims on names like cognito.dot. WHOIS, by contrast, is the public registration directory that shows who currently holds cognito.dot after it is registered. One protects rights pre-launch; the other reports the result. Register cognito.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

As an ecommerce brand, what are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027?

Current ICANN dates: .PAY Sunrise is April 13–July 20, 2026; LRP1 is July 20, 2026–February 1, 2027; Trademark Claims is February 1–May 2, 2027. For registration or pre-order action, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

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.