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from $2,800 + $2,800/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 opengate.dot

How do I register a .PAY domain with a trademark when choosing brand.pay?

Trademark holders should use the trademark fast-track on domain.pay instead of waiting: https://domain.pay/register. domain.pay can route the request through the TMCH/SMD-based priority process when the .PAY label matches the trademark and the registry rules allow it.

What is a Signed Mark Data file in the context of opengate.dot?

Signed Mark Data (SMD) is the cryptographically signed file the TMCH issues to prove your validated trademark. For opengate.dot, it is the credential NicNames checks to grant trademark priority on the opengate.dot string. It encodes the mark, its dates, and a signature. Use it to claim opengate.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Is .PAY already open to everyone for fraud prevention?

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.

Should I pre-order opengate.dot or wait for general availability?

Pre-ordering puts opengate.dot in the queue for the first day of registration, which matters for sought-after labels that may go fast. Waiting risks someone else securing opengate.dot first, while a pre-order is refundable if it fails. Weigh it and pre-order opengate.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

When is the .PAY Sunrise period when choosing cloud.pay?

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.

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.