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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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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 defence.dot

What are good .PAY domain ideas for payroll disbursements for a fintech founder?

For payroll disbursements, brainstorm short, action-oriented .PAY labels and then verify them in the domain.pay catalog/search: https://domain.pay/domains. Good candidates are clear, memorable and tied to payment actions like checkout, billing, wallet funding, payouts or invoices.

How does first-day pre-order improve my odds for defence.dot?

A first-day pre-order queues your attempt for defence.dot the moment it becomes available, improving your chances against later applicants. If a contested attempt fails, the pre-order is refundable per policy. domain.pay offers this for defence.dot; details at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Can a brand-protection manager use .PAY for a branded payment page for crypto payments?

Yes. A brand-protection manager can use .PAY for a branded payment page if the name is available and registry rules are met. Search the label and choose trademark fast-track or pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

Can I run defence.dot entirely on a static host like GitHub Pages?

Yes. Point defence.dot at the static host using their required A/CNAME records, add defence.dot as the custom domain in the host's settings, and enable their automatic HTTPS. Static hosting is fast and cheap for defence.dot when you don't need server-side code.

Before choosing tap.pay, how do I register tap.pay if it matches my trademark?

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.

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.