domain.dot

← All .DOT names

.DOT domain

niki.dot

Premium · Available

Open to everyone

Pre-order — be first in line

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.

Pre-order now

Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

Own a registered trademark? Fast-track today

Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $1,040 + $840/yr renewal

You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

Continue with my SMD

I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $3,340 + $840/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.

Continue with full priority

Frequently asked questions about niki.dot

Where can I generate .PAY ideas for online checkout for online checkout?

For online checkout, brainstorm short, action-oriented .PAY labels and then verify them in the domain.pay catalog/search: https://domain.pay/domains. Good candidates are clear, memorable and tied to payment actions like checkout, billing, wallet funding, payouts or invoices.

How often does the status of niki.dot change?

There's no fixed schedule — Amazon Registry Services can reclassify niki.dot as policies evolve or as registrations and releases occur. A reserved label might open, or an available one might be claimed. Because registry status can change, re-check niki.dot at https://domain.pay/domains before acting.

What does the .PAY ending signal to customers using fraud prevention for an ecommerce brand?

.PAY signals that the destination is connected to payment action, such as fraud prevention. That can support clarity and trust when paired with strong security and branding. Check or pre-order the name at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

How early should I prepare my SMD relative to the niki.dot priority phase?

Prepare your SMD well before the niki.dot priority phase, since TMCH validation takes time you do not control. Having a valid SMD ready means you can submit the moment priority opens for niki.dot. Late preparation risks missing the window. Get set up and register at https://domain.pay/register.

For point-of-sale payments, can a licensee or assignee use a trademark for a .PAY registration?

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.

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.