domain.dot

← All .DOT names

.DOT domain

pao.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 pao.dot

For fraud prevention, when does the .PAY LRP1 period begin?

ICANN currently lists .PAY Limited Registration Period 1 from July 20, 2026 to February 1, 2027. LRP1 has payment-transaction eligibility and use restrictions. Check your domain path through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

How does pao.dot compare to a payment-link service URL?

A payment-link service gives you a long URL on its own domain, while pao.dot is your own branded address that you can point at any service. pao.dot keeps pao.dot in front of the customer instead of a third-party brand. You stay in control of the address.

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/.

Will pao.dot help a course creator sell programs?

A course creator can sell cohorts and downloads on pao.dot, sending students to a trusted, payment-native checkout. It reads more credibly in an email or ad than a generic platform URL. Begin at https://domain.pay/register.

How do I know if merchant.pay is available for point-of-sale payments?

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.

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.