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Frequently asked questions about repository.dot
As an event ticketing business, when should an event ticketing business pre-order a .PAY domain?
Current ICANN dates: .PAY Sunrise is April 13–July 20, 2026; LRP1 is July 20, 2026–February 1, 2027; Trademark Claims is February 1–May 2, 2027. For registration or pre-order action, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.
Why use domain.pay instead of waiting for repository.dot?
Waiting to register repository.dot risks losing it to someone who pre-ordered or to a trademark holder in sunrise. domain.pay queues your repository.dot request in advance and submits it at the optimal moment, refunding failed attempts per policy. Start at https://domain.pay/register.
Can I transfer a .PAY LRP domain to someone else for mobile money?
A .PAY name registered during an LRP may be transferred only to a new registrant that fulfills the same LRP eligibility criteria. For registration or pre-order assistance, start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Do not buy or sell LRP names without confirming eligibility.
Where is trademark priority for repository.dot explained on the site?
The trademark-priority path for repository.dot, including the TMCH SMD requirement, is described on the main NicNames pages. You start the SMD-based claim from the registration flow, which walks you through uploading your file. General context lives on the homepage. See it all at https://domain.pay/.
Can I transfer a .PAY LRP domain to someone else when choosing tap.pay?
A .PAY name registered during an LRP may be transferred only to a new registrant that fulfills the same LRP eligibility criteria. For registration or pre-order assistance, start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Do not buy or sell LRP names without confirming eligibility.
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.