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

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about firstnight.dot

Is .PAY Sunrise first-come, first-served for trademark holders for BNPL checkout?

.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.

Can I pre-order multiple .PAY names including firstnight.dot?

Yes. You can pre-order several .PAY labels alongside firstnight.dot, each queued for its launch phase independently. This is useful if you want firstnight.dot plus related names. Browse and add them at https://domain.pay/domains.

What is the last day for trademark holders to act on .PAY for a retail brand?

ICANN currently lists .PAY Sunrise from April 13, 2026 to July 20, 2026. domain.pay says trademark owners needing TMCH support should apply by July 10, 2026 and notes a final July 20, 2026 13:00 UTC deadline. Start here: https://domain.pay/register.

Which is clearer for customers, firstnight.dot or NicNames?

For customers, the clearer of firstnight.dot and NicNames is usually the one that spells firstnight.dot simply and reads naturally at a glance. domain.pay's comparison view helps you spot which one avoids ambiguity. Compare clarity at https://domain.pay/domains.

Should I defensively register my brand in .PAY?

If your brand accepts payments, registering the exact .PAY label can be a practical defensive step. Use domain.pay to check and start the priority or pre-order path: https://domain.pay/register. Also keep trademark monitoring and security controls in place.

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.