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Frequently asked questions about skillsusa.dot

When does the .PAY Trademark Claims period run?

ICANN currently lists the .PAY Trademark Claims period from February 1, 2027 to May 2, 2027. For practical registration action, check your preferred label and pre-order path on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

Can skillsusa.dot coexist with my social media pay handles?

Yes. skillsusa.dot can sit alongside any social or app-based pay handles and even point to one, giving skillsusa.dot a stable, ownable address you control. Unlike a platform handle, skillsusa.dot is not tied to one app. Secure it at /register.

What are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027 for online checkout?

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.

Where is trademark priority for skillsusa.dot explained on the site?

The trademark-priority path for skillsusa.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/.

As an event ticketing business, how exact does my trademark need to be for a .PAY Sunrise registration?

.PAY Sunrise follows identical-match rules for the trademark text, including how spaces and some special characters are handled. Do not guess the label; check it through domain.pay and use the trademark path if eligible: https://domain.pay/register. A valid TMCH/SMD record may be required.

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.