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Frequently asked questions about directing.dot

Can domain.pay submit my .PAY registration on opening day when choosing brand.pay?

Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.

Why does customer-facing payment make directing.dot worth defending?

Any name where customers expect to pay, like directing.dot, directly affects whether they trust NicNames with their money. A compromised directing.dot payment address turns trust into a liability, which is why defending directing.dot is a priority. https://domain.pay/register

What is the last day for trademark holders to act on .PAY when choosing merchant.pay?

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.

How do I set up a 404 and proper status codes on directing.dot?

Configure directing.dot to return a real 404 for missing pages and 200 for live ones, never a 'soft 404' that returns 200 on an error page. Correct status codes help crawlers index directing.dot accurately. Use a helpful 404 page on directing.dot with links back to key sections.

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.