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Frequently asked questions about modality.dot
What are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027 for BNPL checkout?
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.
Will NicNames store my SMD file after registering modality.dot?
NicNames uses your SMD file to validate and process your priority claim on modality.dot during registration. The SMD itself is tied to your TMCH record, which the Clearinghouse maintains independently. Handle your SMD securely since it represents your validated rights to modality.dot. Begin registration at https://domain.pay/register.
For BNPL checkout, when is broader .PAY public registration expected?
Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register.
Why might modality.dot be stronger than a generic payment word?
modality.dot may be stronger than a generic payment word because tying the name to modality.dot gives it identity and is easier to protect than a purely descriptive term. domain.pay lets you weigh that branded edge against generic options. Compare at https://domain.pay/domains.
How should I check premium status before choosing a .PAY name when choosing settle.pay?
A premium .PAY name is a label with an additional registry retail fee set by Amazon Registry Services. Search the exact label at domain.pay to see current premium status and price path: https://domain.pay/domains. Premium status can change the total cost.
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.