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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.

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Frequently asked questions about first.dot

Can an ecommerce brand using Stripe or another processor apply for .PAY in LRP1 for crypto payments?

An ecommerce or gateway business using a payment processor may be closer to the LRP1 eligibility concept, but the registry rules still control. Start at domain.pay to choose the correct path and verify current requirements: https://domain.pay/register. Separate licensing issues remain legal questions.

How do I prioritize which brand names to secure on .PAY, including first.dot?

Start with your primary first.dot name, then add closely associated marks and high-traffic product names. Securing first.dot first protects the address customers are most likely to type when paying NicNames. Compare options at https://domain.pay/pricing.

For digital wallets, can an ecommerce brand using Stripe or another processor apply for .PAY in LRP1?

An ecommerce or gateway business using a payment processor may be closer to the LRP1 eligibility concept, but the registry rules still control. Start at domain.pay to choose the correct path and verify current requirements: https://domain.pay/register. Separate licensing issues remain legal questions.

How do I renew first.dot and keep eligibility?

You keep first.dot active by renewing on time and maintaining accurate registrant data consistent with .PAY expectations. The registry's payment-related framing continues to apply across renewals. domain.pay manages renewals for you; see terms and pricing at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Could a lookalike .PAY domain harm customer trust for rent collection?

.PAY is sensitive because it signals money movement, so lookalike domains can confuse customers. Check your exact brand and obvious variants at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is one brand-protection layer, not a full anti-phishing program.

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.