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Frequently asked questions about lockdown.dot
When is the .PAY Sunrise period for a donation platform?
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.
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A publisher can route paywall subscriptions through lockdown.dot, giving readers a trusted, payment-native checkout. The clear .PAY address can ease the move from free reader to paying subscriber. Begin at https://domain.pay/register.
Can I pay for a .PAY pre-order by card, wire or crypto for crypto payments?
domain.pay supports common payment paths including card, wire and crypto-invoice options as listed on the site. Start with the pricing page and checkout flow here: https://domain.pay/pricing. Payment does not guarantee registration; it reserves the applicable service attempt.
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Securing lockdown.dot early locks in the brand-matching name and prevents someone else from taking it while you build. A pre-order for lockdown.dot is refundable if the attempt fails, so reserving it carries little downside. Start the pre-order for lockdown.dot at https://domain.pay/register.
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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.