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from $2,800 + $2,800/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about kerns.dot

What is the last day for trademark holders to act on .PAY when choosing cloud.pay?

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.

Should an e-commerce brand move its cart to kerns.dot?

Moving the cart and checkout to kerns.dot keeps shoppers on a name that says "pay here" at the most sensitive step. That continuity can reduce abandonment caused by an unfamiliar gateway URL. Browse available names at https://domain.pay/domains.

Should a checkout product manager protect its exact brand in .PAY for in-app purchases?

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.

Does holding kerns.dot via TMCH renew automatically?

Securing kerns.dot through trademark priority registers the name to you, but ongoing renewal of kerns.dot follows standard registrar renewal terms, separate from your TMCH record. Keep both your domain renewal and TMCH record current to maintain protection. Manage your kerns.dot registration starting at https://domain.pay/register.

How much does it cost to pre-order a .PAY domain for digital wallets?

domain.pay lists standard .PAY pre-order service at $100 for a first-day attempt, with separate premium fees if the registry classifies the label as premium. See the current pricing here: https://domain.pay/pricing. Failed attempts are covered by the stated credit/cash-refund options.

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.