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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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Frequently asked questions about qwatch.dot

During the .PAY launch, how exact does my trademark need to be for a .PAY Sunrise registration?

.PAY Sunrise follows identical-match rules for the trademark text, including how spaces and some special characters are handled. Do not guess the label; check it through domain.pay and use the trademark path if eligible: https://domain.pay/register. A valid TMCH/SMD record may be required.

How do priority phases differ from general availability for qwatch.dot?

In priority phases, verified qwatch.dot trademark holders use SMD files to claim qwatch.dot before the public, while general availability opens qwatch.dot to anyone. Using the priority window is the cleanest way for NicNames to avoid a race or dispute. https://domain.pay/pricing

Can a trademark holder challenge a bad .PAY Sunrise registration for a bank or credit union?

.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.

What TTL should I set for records on qwatch.dot?

A TTL of 3600 seconds (one hour) is a reasonable default for stable records on qwatch.dot, balancing fast updates against resolver load. Lower it to 300 before a planned migration of qwatch.dot, then raise it again once things are stable. Very low TTLs increase query volume slightly.

What should I do first if I want a .PAY domain for crypto payments for a regional bank?

Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.

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.