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from $940 + $840/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 rdu.dot

What should I check technically before launching a .PAY payment site for BNPL checkout?

Before launching a .PAY payment site, verify the label, DNS, SSL, redirects, monitoring, checkout security and compliance obligations. Secure or pre-order the domain through domain.pay first: https://domain.pay/register. Treat the domain as one part of a trusted payment flow.

How do I document a clear chain of ownership for rdu.dot?

Keep accurate registrant records, trademark filings for the rdu.dot name, and internal approvals so NicNames's chain of ownership over rdu.dot is unambiguous. Good records support both renewals and any future dispute. https://domain.pay/

Can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now for a brand-protection manager?

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.

Should every page on rdu.dot be served over HTTPS?

Yes. Serve all of rdu.dot over HTTPS and redirect any HTTP request, since mixed or plain-HTTP pages trigger browser warnings and can hurt trust. Modern SEO and security baselines expect rdu.dot to be fully encrypted. Add HSTS once rdu.dot is reliably HTTPS-only.

As a brand-protection manager, could I use .PAY for a wallet or payment app?

Yes. A wallet or payment app can use .PAY for a memorable payment-specific entry point. Check candidate labels through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If you own a matching trademark, consider the priority route; otherwise pre-order for broader access.

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.