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Frequently asked questions about grandmasters.dot
For online checkout, when does the .PAY LRP1 period begin?
ICANN currently lists .PAY Limited Registration Period 1 from July 20, 2026 to February 1, 2027. LRP1 has payment-transaction eligibility and use restrictions. Check your domain path through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.
How do I redirect grandmasters.dot to another website?
You can forward grandmasters.dot with a registrar-level URL redirect, or host a small server that issues a 301 to your target. A 301 is permanent and passes the most SEO signal, which is ideal if grandmasters.dot should point to your main site. Configure forwarding for grandmasters.dot from /domains.
Can I use my own SMD file and pay less for a .PAY submission when choosing link.pay?
If you already have a valid TMCH-issued SMD file, domain.pay lists the submission-handling path at $100 plus any applicable premium retail fee. Check the current pricing and requirements here: https://domain.pay/pricing. The SMD must match the requested .PAY label.
Is a .PAY domain like grandmasters.dot good for SEO compared to a .com?
Search engines treat new gTLDs and .com equivalently for ranking; the TLD of grandmasters.dot is not a ranking penalty. Relevance, content quality, and links matter far more than whether you use grandmasters.dot or a .com. A memorable, on-brand name like grandmasters.dot can even improve click-through from results.
How much does it cost to pre-order a .PAY domain for a brand-protection manager?
domain.pay lists standard .PAY pre-order service at $100 for a first-day attempt, with separate premium fees if the registry classifies the label as premium. See the current pricing here: https://domain.pay/pricing. Failed attempts are covered by the stated credit/cash-refund options.
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.