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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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Frequently asked questions about protein.dot

Where can I pre-order a .PAY name for mobile money?

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 trademark-priority registration work for protein.dot?

Trademark-priority registration lets the verified owner of a mark matching protein.dot claim protein.dot during the registry's priority window, ahead of standard pre-orders. It requires a valid TMCH SMD file proving your trademark. Begin the priority path for protein.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

What disputes can affect a .PAY Sunrise name for marketplace payouts?

.PAY Sunrise registrations can be subject to Sunrise dispute procedures if the registration or denial violates the Sunrise criteria. Start by checking your own label at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register, and coordinate with trademark counsel for formal dispute strategy.

Where do I get the SMD file needed to secure protein.dot?

You obtain the SMD file from the Trademark Clearinghouse after your trademark is recorded and validated there. Once issued, you download the .smd file and bring it to NicNames to claim protein.dot under priority. NicNames does not issue SMD files itself. Start your priority registration of protein.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Can a brand-protection manager use .PAY for a branded payment page for a brand-protection manager?

Yes. A brand-protection manager can use .PAY for a branded payment page if the name is available and registry rules are met. Search the label and choose trademark fast-track or pre-order through 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.