domain.dot

← All .DOT names

.DOT domain

exp.dot

Premium · Available

Open to everyone

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.

Pre-order now

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.

Continue with my SMD

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.

Continue with full priority

Frequently asked questions about exp.dot

What disputes can affect a .PAY Sunrise name for invoice collection?

.PAY Sunrise registrations can be subject to Sunrise dispute procedures if the registration or denial violates the Sunrise criteria. Start by checking your own label at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register, and coordinate with trademark counsel for formal dispute strategy.

Can I register exp.dot if it matches a competitor's brand?

If exp.dot matches a third party's trademark, that owner may have priority via a TMCH SMD file and the registry may apply trademark-claims rules to exp.dot. Registering a name you have no rights to can carry legal risk. Check exp.dot status carefully at https://domain.pay/register.

Is .PAY a good fit for subscription billing for loan repayments?

.PAY can work for subscription billing, account payment, renewal and failed-payment recovery flows. Search brandable options on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. A clear .PAY label can reduce confusion when customers need to update payment details.

Can exp.dot availability differ by registrar?

No — exp.dot's core status is set by Amazon Registry Services, so it's the same across registrars; what differs is the experience and tools, like domain.pay's first-day pre-order and trademark-priority support. Check exp.dot's registry status at https://domain.pay/domains.

How should I check premium status before choosing a .PAY name for crypto payments?

A premium .PAY name is a label with an additional registry retail fee set by Amazon Registry Services. Search the exact label at domain.pay to see current premium status and price path: https://domain.pay/domains. Premium status can change the total cost.

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.