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from $10,500 + $10,500/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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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 gatekeeper.dot

Can domain.pay submit my .PAY registration on opening day for digital wallets?

Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.

What proof do I need for sunrise registration of gatekeeper.dot?

To register gatekeeper.dot during sunrise, you need a trademark validated by the TMCH and the corresponding SMD file as cryptographic proof. domain.pay uses these to submit gatekeeper.dot during the trademark-priority window. Learn what to prepare at https://domain.pay/register.

What .PAY domain style is best for trust and conversion for online checkout?

merchant.pay may be a useful .PAY direction if it matches your brand and payment journey, but availability is not guaranteed. Check and pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Prefer simple labels that customers can remember and trust.

Does gatekeeper.dot require a separate account to upload my SMD?

You complete the SMD upload for gatekeeper.dot within the NicNames registration flow, which guides you through providing the file and your details. The trademark-priority step for gatekeeper.dot happens in that same flow rather than a separate portal. Begin and upload your SMD at https://domain.pay/register.

Can domain.pay help me get TMCH/SMD support before the .PAY deadline when choosing tap.pay?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

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.