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from $2,800 + $2,800/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 hdss.dot

How is a .PAY name different from a regular .com for fraud prevention?

A .PAY name immediately signals a payment-related destination, while .com is more general. For fraud prevention, that can make the URL easier to understand. Check availability and pre-order options at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/. The usual registry and premium-name rules still apply.

Does claiming hdss.dot with an SMD stop others from using my brand elsewhere?

Claiming hdss.dot with an SMD secures that specific .PAY name for your hdss.dot mark, but it does not by itself police your brand on other domains or platforms. TMCH priority is name-specific. Use it to lock down hdss.dot, then consider other names separately. Start with hdss.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

When is broader .PAY public registration expected for an event ticketing business?

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.

Can hdss.dot be transferred to another owner later?

hdss.dot can generally be transferred to another owner subject to the .PAY registry's policies and standard transfer rules, and the new owner may face the same payment-related validation expectations. domain.pay can guide a future transfer. To first register hdss.dot, start at https://domain.pay/register.

How exact does my trademark need to be for a .PAY Sunrise registration for online checkout?

.PAY Sunrise follows identical-match rules for the trademark text, including how spaces and some special characters are handled. Do not guess the label; check it through domain.pay and use the trademark path if eligible: https://domain.pay/register. A valid TMCH/SMD record may be required.

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.