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Pre-order — be first in line

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.

Own a registered trademark? Fast-track today

Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $3,000 + $2,800/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 $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

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

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Frequently asked questions about ekd.dot

How can a marketplace use a .PAY domain for payroll disbursements?

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.

What TTL should I set for records on ekd.dot?

A TTL of 3600 seconds (one hour) is a reasonable default for stable records on ekd.dot, balancing fast updates against resolver load. Lower it to 300 before a planned migration of ekd.dot, then raise it again once things are stable. Very low TTLs increase query volume slightly.

Can I reserve payroll.pay before broader registration opens for BNPL checkout?

Go to domain.pay and enter the .PAY label you want: https://domain.pay/register. The website checks availability and helps you choose between pre-order, trademark fast-track, or a different name if the label is already taken or premium.

Why might ekd.dot be blocked for protective reasons?

Registries sometimes block labels matching well-known names or sensitive terms; if Amazon Registry Services has done so for ekd.dot, ekd.dot stays unregisterable. Blocks can be revisited under policy. Since registry status can change, re-check ekd.dot at https://domain.pay/domains.

As a bank or credit union, what happens to my money if the .PAY registration attempt fails?

domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.

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.