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Frequently asked questions about dcat.dot
Do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window when choosing tap.pay?
An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.
Why is dcat.dot described as brandable?
dcat.dot combines your name dcat.dot with a meaningful suffix, so the whole address reinforces what you do and who you are. Customers tie dcat.dot to the act of paying. That pairing makes dcat.dot easy to market and remember.
As a donation platform, when is the .PAY Sunrise period?
ICANN currently lists .PAY Sunrise from April 13, 2026 to July 20, 2026. domain.pay says trademark owners needing TMCH support should apply by July 10, 2026 and notes a final July 20, 2026 13:00 UTC deadline. Start here: https://domain.pay/register.
What problem does dcat.dot solve for online sellers?
dcat.dot gives online sellers a dedicated, easy-to-share address for collecting money instead of a buried checkout page. It reduces friction by making the payment URL obvious and brandable as dcat.dot. Sellers can pre-order dcat.dot at /register.
How can a marketplace use a .PAY domain for loan repayments?
A marketplace can use .PAY for seller payouts, buyer checkout, escrow, billing or payment support flows. Generate and verify names through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Choose a label that customers will recognize as official and safe.
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.