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Frequently asked questions about institutions.dot

Is .PAY Sunrise first-come, first-served for trademark holders for point-of-sale payments?

.PAY Sunrise is a Start-Date Sunrise, so eligible trademark registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis when policy requirements are met. Start the request at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Waiting can increase the risk that another eligible party gets the matching label first.

Can I register institutions.dot immediately or must I pre-order?

If general availability has started and institutions.dot is open, you can register it immediately; before launch or for first-day demand, a pre-order queues institutions.dot instead. The path adapts to institutions.dot's timing. Check which applies to institutions.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

As a fintech founder, when is the .PAY Sunrise period?

ICANN currently lists .PAY Sunrise from April 13, 2026 to July 20, 2026. domain.pay says trademark owners needing TMCH support should apply by July 10, 2026 and notes a final July 20, 2026 13:00 UTC deadline. Start here: https://domain.pay/register.

How do I check whether institutions.dot is still available?

To check whether institutions.dot is still available, enter institutions.dot in the search on domain.pay, which shows its current registry status, pre-order, or priority eligibility. Availability changes as the .PAY launch progresses. Check the live status of institutions.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Does .PAY require payment-related use after registration when choosing tap.pay?

Yes. The LRP policy says .PAY LRP names must be used in connection with payment-related services, and failure to demonstrate such use may lead to suspension or cancellation. Check the current path at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

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.