domain.dot

← All .DOT names

.DOT domain

operator.dot

Premium · Available

Open to everyone

Pre-order — be first in line

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.

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 $3,000 + $2,800/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 $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

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

Continue with full priority

Frequently asked questions about operator.dot

What if my trademark has spaces or special characters and I want .PAY when choosing link.pay?

.PAY Sunrise follows identical-match rules for the trademark text, including how spaces and some special characters are handled. Do not guess the label; check it through domain.pay and use the trademark path if eligible: https://domain.pay/register. A valid TMCH/SMD record may be required.

Is operator.dot a fit for a crowdfunding push?

Crowdfunding thrives on shareable links, and operator.dot gives backers a short, trustworthy address to pledge. The .PAY ending makes the contribution step feel official across social posts. Claim it at https://domain.pay/register.

Is there a cash refund option for a failed .PAY pre-order for fraud prevention?

domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.

What are the launch phases for operator.dot?

Like every new gTLD, the .PAY namespace rolls out in phases: a sunrise period reserved for verified trademark holders, followed by general availability when anyone can register. To secure operator.dot, domain.pay lets you place a pre-order now so your request is queued for the right phase. See the timeline and start at https://domain.pay/register.

Are short .PAY names always available for crypto payments?

Short .PAY names are attractive but can be registered, premium, reserved or blocked. Do not assume availability from length alone. Search at domain.pay and verify before building a campaign: https://domain.pay/domains.

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.