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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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Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.
You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.
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Frequently asked questions about participation.dot
How do I choose between trademark fast-track and pre-order when choosing secure.pay?
Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.
Can I use trademark priority and a standard pre-order together for participation.dot?
They're separate paths: a trademark-priority claim on participation.dot uses your TMCH SMD during the registry's priority window, while a $100 standard pre-order queues participation.dot for general availability. Pick the one that fits participation.dot's situation. Compare both for participation.dot at https://domain.pay/register.
For fraud prevention, could a .PAY domain be suspended for not being used for payments?
Yes. The LRP policy says .PAY LRP names must be used in connection with payment-related services, and failure to demonstrate such use may lead to suspension or cancellation. Check the current path at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.
Should I act fast if participation.dot shows available?
If participation.dot shows available, acting promptly reduces the risk someone else registers participation.dot first, since open names can be claimed at any time. There's no obligation, but availability isn't reserved for you until you register. Secure participation.dot at https://domain.pay/register.
For online checkout, can I pre-register a .PAY name without a trademark?
Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.
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.