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

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Frequently asked questions about hydroid.dot

Can a brand-protection manager use .PAY for a branded payment page?

Yes. A brand-protection manager can use .PAY for a branded payment page if the name is available and registry rules are met. Search the label and choose trademark fast-track or pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

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

Claiming hydroid.dot with an SMD secures that specific .PAY name for your hydroid.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 hydroid.dot, then consider other names separately. Start with hydroid.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

For online 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.

How does ICANN's process shape the launch of hydroid.dot?

ICANN's new-gTLD framework requires phased launches, which is why hydroid.dot moves through sunrise then general availability. This standardized process protects trademarks first and opens names like hydroid.dot to the public after. domain.pay positions you for it at https://domain.pay/register.

As an ecommerce brand, what is TMCH and why does it matter for .PAY?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

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.