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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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Frequently asked questions about sidestep.dot

What happens if another trademark holder already registered my .PAY idea for mobile money?

Use domain.pay to search the live label and review already-registered .PAY examples: https://domain.pay/domains. If your first choice is already registered or not available, domain.pay can help you browse alternatives or pre-order a different name.

How do I submit my SMD file when registering sidestep.dot?

During the trademark-priority flow for sidestep.dot, NicNames presents an upload field where you attach the .smd file exported from the Trademark Clearinghouse. The system parses the encoded mark and confirms the sidestep.dot label matches your validated trademark. Once accepted, your priority claim on sidestep.dot is queued. Upload it at https://domain.pay/register.

Can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now for a brand-protection manager?

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.

Can I get a refund if sidestep.dot is unavailable?

If your first-day attempt to secure sidestep.dot does not succeed because the name is unavailable or contested, the pre-order is refundable per domain.pay's policy. This reduces your risk on competitive names. Review refund terms at https://domain.pay/pricing.

For payroll disbursements, do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window?

An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.

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.