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Frequently asked questions about erate.dot

Where should I check whether a .PAY name fits my payroll disbursements project?

.PAY is a payment-focused top-level domain operated by Amazon Registry Services. For payroll disbursements, it can make the payment purpose of a URL clearer than a generic address. Check or pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/. domain.pay handles the customer path for trademark-priority registration or first-day pre-order attempts.

Where can I see pricing before pre-ordering something like erate.dot?

You can see pricing before pre-ordering a name like erate.dot on domain.pay's pricing page, where the standard $100 pre-order fee is shown. Failed attempts are refundable, so the cost only applies on success. View pricing at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Is .PAY Sunrise first-come, first-served for trademark holders for digital wallets?

.PAY Sunrise is a Start-Date Sunrise, so eligible trademark registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis when policy requirements are met. Start the request at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Waiting can increase the risk that another eligible party gets the matching label first.

Will my SMD file expire before I can register erate.dot?

An SMD file is tied to your active TMCH record and stops being valid if your trademark record lapses or is revoked. To claim erate.dot you need a current, unexpired SMD at the moment of submission. Keep your TMCH record renewed so your right to erate.dot stays enforceable. Register while valid at https://domain.pay/register.

When should a payroll platform pre-order a .PAY domain for fraud prevention?

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.

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.