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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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Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

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

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Frequently asked questions about shortage.dot

Can domain.pay submit my .PAY registration on opening day when choosing crypto.pay?

Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.

Why do payment TLDs raise the bar for verifying shortage.dot?

Because users expect names like shortage.dot to handle money safely, the .PAY namespace carries heightened anti-phishing and trust expectations. Meeting that bar means ensuring the real shortage.dot name belongs to NicNames, not an impersonator. https://domain.pay/

Can I transfer a .PAY LRP domain to someone else for payroll disbursements?

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.

Will switching from a .com to shortage.dot cost me SEO traffic?

A move to shortage.dot only risks traffic if it's done without proper 301 redirects from every old URL to its match on shortage.dot. With correct redirects, a canonical update, and a Search Console change-of-address, rankings transfer over time. Plan the migration to shortage.dot carefully and monitor results.

Is there VIP help for a large .PAY pre-order portfolio for a payroll platform?

domain.pay says customers with pre-orders over $8,888 may qualify for VIP handling, dedicated support and more tailored failed-registration solutions. Review the current VIP language on the pricing page: https://domain.pay/pricing. Large portfolios should still expect availability and premium checks.

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.