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hogfather.dot

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Pre-order — be first in line

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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Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

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You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about hogfather.dot

When does the .PAY LRP1 period begin for fraud prevention?

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 add a subdomain like blog.hogfather.dot?

Create a DNS record for the subdomain — typically a CNAME pointing blog.hogfather.dot at your host, or an A record to its IP. The subdomain of hogfather.dot inherits nothing automatically, so configure SSL and hosting for it separately. Manage records for hogfather.dot via /domains.

Why is .PAY important for phishing prevention for an ecommerce brand?

.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.

When can I actually use hogfather.dot after a successful pre-order?

Once your pre-order for hogfather.dot is fulfilled and the registration completes, you can immediately configure nameservers and DNS for hogfather.dot and bring a site online. Activation timing depends on the registry's launch schedule for the .PAY phase. You'll be notified when hogfather.dot is yours to configure.

For BNPL checkout, can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now?

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.

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.