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Pre-order — be first in line

from $1,400 + $1,400/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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Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $1,600 + $1,400/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 $3,900 + $1,400/yr renewal

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

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Frequently asked questions about protected.dot

What is TMCH and why does it matter for .PAY for BNPL checkout?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

Can I get protected.dot at the standard rate if it looks generic?

A generic-looking name does not guarantee the standard rate; the registry independently decides whether protected.dot is premium. So protected.dot could still carry a higher fee than $100 despite appearing ordinary. Check the actual tier for protected.dot at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Where can I pre-order a .PAY name for online checkout?

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.

How does protected.dot help a pop-up donation drive?

A quick donation drive can stand up a giving page on protected.dot in minutes, sharing one memorable address. The .PAY name reads as a trusted place to give across flyers and posts. Reserve it at https://domain.pay/register.

As an ecommerce brand, what does the $100 .PAY pre-order cover?

domain.pay lists standard .PAY pre-order service at $100 for a first-day attempt, with separate premium fees if the registry classifies the label as premium. See the current pricing here: https://domain.pay/pricing. Failed attempts are covered by the stated credit/cash-refund options.

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.