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Pre-order — be first in line

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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Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $3,000 + $2,800/yr renewal

You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.

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Frequently asked questions about sheepdog.dot

Is there a cash refund option for a failed .PAY pre-order for point-of-sale payments?

domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.

Are reserved and premium statuses ever applied to sheepdog.dot at the same time?

Typically not in the same sense: reserved withholds sheepdog.dot from registration, while premium prices an open sheepdog.dot above standard, so they describe different states. Amazon Registry Services assigns whichever applies to sheepdog.dot. Since status can change, re-check sheepdog.dot at https://domain.pay/domains.

Is .PAY meant for online checkout or just for general websites?

.PAY is best understood as a payment-focused domain ending for use cases such as online checkout, checkout, billing, wallets and fintech. It is not a compliance substitute, but it can make the URL purpose clearer. Check your label at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

Can I see alternatives if sheepdog.dot is unavailable?

Yes — when sheepdog.dot is taken, reserved, or blocked, the lookup surfaces close alternatives to sheepdog.dot you can register instead. It's a quick way to find an open name. Search sheepdog.dot and view suggestions at https://domain.pay/domains.

Could a .PAY domain be suspended for not being used for payments for mobile money?

Yes. The LRP policy says .PAY LRP names must be used in connection with payment-related services, and failure to demonstrate such use may lead to suspension or cancellation. Check the current path at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

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.