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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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Frequently asked questions about desert.dot

What are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027 for mobile money?

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.

How do I test that SSL is correctly installed on desert.dot?

Load desert.dot over HTTPS and inspect the padlock, then run it through an SSL checker to confirm the chain, expiry, and hostname match for desert.dot. The test flags missing intermediates or a name mismatch on desert.dot. Fix any reported issues and re-test before launch.

Can an ecommerce brand using Stripe or another processor apply for .PAY in LRP1?

An ecommerce or gateway business using a payment processor may be closer to the LRP1 eligibility concept, but the registry rules still control. Start at domain.pay to choose the correct path and verify current requirements: https://domain.pay/register. Separate licensing issues remain legal questions.

Where can I see all .PAY names I might claim with my SMD, including desert.dot?

You can browse and look up .PAY names, including desert.dot, through NicNames's domain search to see which match your validated mark for a priority claim. Each eligible name needs its label to match your SMD-encoded mark. Explore the catalogue and check desert.dot at https://domain.pay/domains.

Why might a .PAY pre-order fail even after I pay when choosing settle.pay?

A .PAY pre-order can fail if the name is registered earlier, classified as premium, reserved, blocked, refused by registry policy or lost to another faster submission. Search and order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains, and review its credit/cash-refund options.

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.