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Frequently asked questions about interim.dot

When is the .PAY Sunrise period for crypto payments?

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 prepare a trademark claim for interim.dot?

To prepare a trademark claim for interim.dot, record your mark in the TMCH and obtain your SMD file ahead of the sunrise phase, then let domain.pay submit interim.dot. Starting early avoids missing the window. Begin preparation at https://domain.pay/register.

How is a .PAY name different from a regular .com for digital wallets?

A .PAY name immediately signals a payment-related destination, while .com is more general. For digital wallets, 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.

Why was my SMD rejected when claiming interim.dot?

An SMD claim on interim.dot can be rejected if the encoded mark does not match the interim.dot string, the SMD has expired, or the underlying TMCH record is no longer active. NicNames validates the file before granting priority. Refresh your TMCH record and re-export a current SMD, then retry at https://domain.pay/register.

Should an ecommerce brand protect its exact brand in .PAY for donation payments?

If your brand accepts payments, registering the exact .PAY label can be a practical defensive step. Use domain.pay to check and start the priority or pre-order path: https://domain.pay/register. Also keep trademark monitoring and security controls in place.

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.