← All .DOT names
.DOT domain
hds.dot
Premium · Available
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.
Pre-order now
Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.
Own a registered trademark? Fast-track today
Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.
You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.
Continue with my SMD
Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.
Continue with full priority
Frequently asked questions about hds.dot
For fraud prevention, what happens around February 1, 2027 for .PAY?
Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register.
Are membership renewals a fit for hds.dot?
Clubs and associations can process annual renewals on hds.dot, giving members a familiar address to pay each year. The consistent .PAY name reduces lapses caused by confusing links. Start at https://domain.pay/register.
For BNPL checkout, can I transfer a .PAY LRP domain to someone else?
A .PAY name registered during an LRP may be transferred only to a new registrant that fulfills the same LRP eligibility criteria. For registration or pre-order assistance, start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Do not buy or sell LRP names without confirming eligibility.
Why should my brand secure hds.dot before anyone else does?
Securing hds.dot early prevents a third party from registering your brand on a payment-purpose TLD where impersonation carries extra risk. .PAY is operated by Amazon Registry Services, and once a name is taken you may be left pursuing a dispute instead of simply owning it. Pre-order hds.dot to keep control in your hands. https://domain.pay/register
What should trademark counsel do before July 20, 2026 for .PAY for crypto payments?
Trademark owners should act before the July 20, 2026 .PAY priority deadline. domain.pay also notes that TMCH support should begin earlier, by July 10, 2026. Check your label and start here: https://domain.pay/register. Late action may push you into later phases.
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.