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from $14,700 + $14,700/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 microsoft.dot

What is a .PAY domain and why does it matter for mobile money?

For mobile money, .PAY can be a strong payment-specific brand signal. It does not replace compliance, security or a trusted checkout flow, but it can make the URL purpose obvious. Start with an availability check on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

Can I run microsoft.dot entirely on a static host like GitHub Pages?

Yes. Point microsoft.dot at the static host using their required A/CNAME records, add microsoft.dot as the custom domain in the host's settings, and enable their automatic HTTPS. Static hosting is fast and cheap for microsoft.dot when you don't need server-side code.

As a crypto or DeFi product, can an ecommerce brand using Stripe or another processor apply for .PAY in LRP1?

An ecommerce or gateway business using a payment processor may be closer to the LRP1 eligibility concept, but the registry rules still control. Start at domain.pay to choose the correct path and verify current requirements: https://domain.pay/register. Separate licensing issues remain legal questions.

Can trademark holders skip the queue for microsoft.dot?

Trademark holders do not skip the queue so much as use a separate, earlier phase: sunrise. With a TMCH-validated mark and SMD file, you can register microsoft.dot before general availability even opens. domain.pay handles the submission, explained at https://domain.pay/register.

What happens if another trademark holder already registered my .PAY idea for a payroll platform?

Use domain.pay to search the live label and review already-registered .PAY examples: https://domain.pay/domains. If your first choice is already registered or not available, domain.pay can help you browse alternatives or pre-order a different name.

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.