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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 rename.dot

How is a .PAY name different from a regular .com for digital wallets?

A .PAY name immediately signals a payment-related destination, while .com is more general. For digital wallets, that can make the URL easier to understand. Check availability and pre-order options at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/. The usual registry and premium-name rules still apply.

What should I prepare before pre-ordering rename.dot?

Before pre-ordering rename.dot, decide whether you qualify for trademark priority (which needs a TMCH SMD file for rename.dot) or will use a standard pre-order, and have your account and payment ready. The flow then walks you through rename.dot. Prepare and start at https://domain.pay/register.

Is .PAY already open to everyone for mobile money?

Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register.

Does rename.dot work like a normal website address?

Yes, rename.dot resolves through the standard DNS just like any .com or .org address. You can point rename.dot at a website, a payment processor, or a redirect, and browsers treat it normally. The only difference is the payments-focused .PAY suffix.

Can I pre-register a .PAY name without a trademark for a donation platform?

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.

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.