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from $940 + $840/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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You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about knowledgebase.dot

Is registering .PAY a replacement for trademark monitoring for cross-border payments?

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.

Why is knowledgebase.dot listed at $100 for pre-order?

The $100 figure is the standard pre-order price to reserve knowledgebase.dot ahead of general availability, and it is refundable if the attempt to register knowledgebase.dot fails per the stated policy. Priority registrations may differ. See the full breakdown for knowledgebase.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.

What are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027 for an ecommerce brand?

Current ICANN dates: .PAY Sunrise is April 13–July 20, 2026; LRP1 is July 20, 2026–February 1, 2027; Trademark Claims is February 1–May 2, 2027. For registration or pre-order action, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

Can I get a free SSL certificate for knowledgebase.dot?

Yes. Free, automatically renewing certificates from Let's Encrypt work on knowledgebase.dot just like any other domain once DNS points to your host. Many hosting panels and CDNs provision and renew them for knowledgebase.dot with no manual steps. A valid certificate is required before browsers show the padlock.

For point-of-sale payments, 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.