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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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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.

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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.

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Frequently asked questions about opti-start.dot

How do I know if subscriptions.pay is available for a brand-protection manager?

Search the exact .PAY label at domain.pay to see current availability and premium status: https://domain.pay/domains. Availability can change quickly during launch phases, so verify before publishing names, ads or product screens.

Does opti-start.dot need a separate SSL setup to be secure?

opti-start.dot supports standard TLS certificates just like any domain, so you can serve it over HTTPS for secure connections. Your host or CDN issues the certificate for opti-start.dot normally. The .PAY suffix does not change how security is configured.

What is the last day for trademark holders to act on .PAY for a travel booking brand?

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.

Is a TMCH record by itself enough to own opti-start.dot?

No. A TMCH record validates your trademark and yields an SMD file, but it does not by itself give you opti-start.dot. You must still submit that SMD through NicNames during the priority phase to actually claim opti-start.dot. Validation and registration are two distinct steps. Complete registration at https://domain.pay/register.

What is a .PAY domain and why does it matter for fraud prevention?

For fraud prevention, .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/.

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.