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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 keywords.dot

How can a brand reduce confusion around payment pages for donation payments?

.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.

Can anyone register keywords.dot?

In general .PAY names are open for registration, but priority goes to trademark holders first. If keywords.dot is a registered trademark, you can claim keywords.dot during the trademark-priority window using your TMCH SMD file. Otherwise you can place a first-day pre-order for keywords.dot at /register.

Could a lookalike .PAY domain harm customer trust for invoice collection?

.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.

Why might my keywords.dot registration be delayed?

A keywords.dot registration can be delayed if the .PAY registry requests additional validation or if the name is contested at general availability. domain.pay keeps you informed of any pending steps. To minimize delays, prepare accurate details when you start at https://domain.pay/register.

Is registering .PAY a replacement for trademark monitoring for a retail brand?

No. Registering .PAY is not a replacement for trademark monitoring, takedowns or fraud controls. It can still reduce customer confusion around your official payment destination. Start by checking key names through 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.