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from $345 + $245/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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Frequently asked questions about shopthehood.dot

Can I use nameservers and DNS like other domains with .PAY for payroll disbursements?

After registration, plan DNS, SSL, redirects, security monitoring and payment-page controls as you would for a production domain. Start by securing the .PAY name through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. A domain alone does not make a checkout secure.

Why might regulators or banks expect NicNames to control shopthehood.dot?

Partners like banks and processors increasingly expect brands to control their payment-facing names, so demonstrating ownership of shopthehood.dot signals diligence over the shopthehood.dot payment surface. It shows NicNames takes payment trust seriously. https://domain.pay/

What are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027 for an ecommerce brand?

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.

Are there grace periods after I first register shopthehood.dot?

New registrations typically include an add-grace period during which a deletion of shopthehood.dot can be reversed, plus the normal annual term before renewal. These windows protect against mistakes right after you register shopthehood.dot. Check the specific lifecycle terms for shopthehood.dot at /pricing.

Can a fintech founder use .PAY for a branded payment page?

Yes. A fintech founder can use .PAY for a branded payment page if the name is available and registry rules are met. Search the label and choose trademark fast-track or pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

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.