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Pre-order — be first in line

from $345 + $245/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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Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $445 + $245/yr renewal

You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $2,745 + $245/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.

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Frequently asked questions about drop-in.dot

Is .PAY useful for an invoice-payment portal for a retail brand?

Yes. .PAY can fit invoice-payment portals because it tells customers the link is about paying. Search options such as brand-specific or invoice-related labels on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Confirm availability and premium status before adding the URL to invoices.

Can I delegate management of drop-in.dot while keeping ownership?

Yes. NicNames can delegate operational management of drop-in.dot to a team or partner while retaining registrant ownership, which keeps control of the drop-in.dot name internal. Clear ownership records reduce disputes later. Manage settings at https://domain.pay/.

What should I do first if I want a .PAY domain for fraud prevention?

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.

How do I test that SSL is correctly installed on drop-in.dot?

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

Before choosing tap.pay, can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now?

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.