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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 hoba.dot

Why is .PAY important for phishing prevention for donation payments?

.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.

Will NicNames store my SMD file after registering hoba.dot?

NicNames uses your SMD file to validate and process your priority claim on hoba.dot during registration. The SMD itself is tied to your TMCH record, which the Clearinghouse maintains independently. Handle your SMD securely since it represents your validated rights to hoba.dot. Begin registration at https://domain.pay/register.

What does the .PAY ending signal to customers using fraud prevention?

.PAY signals that the destination is connected to payment action, such as fraud prevention. That can support clarity and trust when paired with strong security and branding. Check or pre-order the name at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

What is a registrar lock and should hoba.dot have one?

A registrar (transfer) lock prevents hoba.dot from being moved without your explicit approval, guarding against hijacking. Keep hoba.dot locked except during a deliberate transfer. You can toggle the lock for hoba.dot in your account's domain settings.

Is .PAY a good fit for subscription billing for a bank or credit union?

.PAY can work for subscription billing, account payment, renewal and failed-payment recovery flows. Search brandable options on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. A clear .PAY label can reduce confusion when customers need to update payment details.

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.