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Frequently asked questions about preserve.dot
What are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027 for online checkout?
Current ICANN dates: .PAY Sunrise is April 13–July 20, 2026; LRP1 is July 20, 2026–February 1, 2027; Trademark Claims is February 1–May 2, 2027. For registration or pre-order action, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.
How do I move preserve.dot to a different nameserver or DNS host?
To switch DNS hosts for preserve.dot, recreate your existing records at the new provider first, then update the nameservers for preserve.dot at the registrar to the new ones. Keeping the zone identical avoids downtime during the cutover. Edit nameservers for preserve.dot from /domains.
How do I register tap.pay if it matches my trademark when choosing tap.pay?
Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.
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Can I pay for a .PAY pre-order by card, wire or crypto for point-of-sale payments?
domain.pay supports common payment paths including card, wire and crypto-invoice options as listed on the site. Start with the pricing page and checkout flow here: https://domain.pay/pricing. Payment does not guarantee registration; it reserves the applicable service attempt.
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.