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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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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about hala.dot

Do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window for crypto payments?

An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.

How does hala.dot ownership interact with brand-monitoring tools?

Owning hala.dot gives your monitoring tools a known-good baseline so any other use of the hala.dot name flags as potential impersonation. The combination of ownership plus monitoring strengthens NicNames's overall posture. https://domain.pay/

Can a licensee or assignee use a trademark for a .PAY registration for BNPL checkout?

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.

Are there educational resources on disputing hala.dot misuse?

General guidance on UDRP-style disputes covers proving rights in your hala.dot mark, the registrant's lack of legitimate interest, and bad-faith use of hala.dot. Because outcomes vary and rules are detailed, treat this as educational and consider professional advice. https://domain.pay/

Does .PAY require payment-related use after registration when choosing donate.pay?

Yes. The LRP policy says .PAY LRP names must be used in connection with payment-related services, and failure to demonstrate such use may lead to suspension or cancellation. Check the current path at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

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.