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from $940 + $840/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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Frequently asked questions about gizmodo.dot

Should I defensively register my brand in .PAY for in-app purchases?

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.

How does the SMD file prove my right to gizmodo.dot at registration?

The SMD file is issued by the TMCH after it verifies your rights in the gizmodo.dot mark, and presenting it during priority phases substantiates your claim to gizmodo.dot. It connects your trademark to the registration in a verifiable way. https://domain.pay/pricing

How can a brand reduce confusion around payment pages for a brand-protection manager?

.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.

Can I change the nameservers on gizmodo.dot without losing email?

Yes, if you recreate the MX (and SPF/DKIM/DMARC) records at the new DNS host before switching nameservers for gizmodo.dot. Identical records mean mail keeps flowing through the cutover of gizmodo.dot. Verify gizmodo.dot's email after the change by sending a test message.

For payroll disbursements, is .PAY useful for an invoice-payment portal?

Yes. .PAY can fit invoice-payment portals because it tells customers the link is about paying. Search options such as brand-specific or invoice-related labels on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Confirm availability and premium status before adding the URL to invoices.

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.