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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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Frequently asked questions about contender.dot

Is .PAY already open to everyone for loan repayments?

Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register.

Will NicNames store my SMD file after registering contender.dot?

NicNames uses your SMD file to validate and process your priority claim on contender.dot during registration. The SMD itself is tied to your TMCH record, which the Clearinghouse maintains independently. Handle your SMD securely since it represents your validated rights to contender.dot. Begin registration at https://domain.pay/register.

Should a checkout product manager protect its exact brand in .PAY?

If your brand accepts payments, registering the exact .PAY label can be a practical defensive step. Use domain.pay to check and start the priority or pre-order path: https://domain.pay/register. Also keep trademark monitoring and security controls in place.

Does the homepage explain the launch phases for contender.dot?

Yes. The domain.pay homepage outlines how the .PAY launch phases work and how to pre-order contender.dot for sunrise or general availability. It is a good starting point for contender.dot. Visit https://domain.pay/.

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

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.