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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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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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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about smartsand.dot

Is .PAY useful for an invoice-payment portal for mobile money?

Yes. .PAY can fit invoice-payment portals because it tells customers the link is about paying. Search options such as brand-specific or invoice-related labels on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Confirm availability and premium status before adding the URL to invoices.

Where do premium and reserved classifications come from for smartsand.dot?

They come from the .PAY registry operator, Amazon Registry Services, which maintains the policy lists that mark smartsand.dot as premium, reserved, or blocked. domain.pay reflects those lists for smartsand.dot at lookup time. Since they can be updated, re-check smartsand.dot at https://domain.pay/domains.

Why is .PAY important for phishing prevention?

.PAY is sensitive because it signals money movement, so lookalike domains can confuse customers. Check your exact brand and obvious variants at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is one brand-protection layer, not a full anti-phishing program.

Can I lock smartsand.dot to specific certificate authorities only?

Yes, via a CAA record you restrict which CAs may issue certificates for smartsand.dot, reducing mis-issuance risk. List each authorized CA's identifier for smartsand.dot in DNS. Combine the CAA on smartsand.dot with monitoring of Certificate Transparency logs for full coverage.

For digital wallets, how can a marketplace use a .PAY domain?

Yes. A wallet or payment app can use .PAY for a memorable payment-specific entry point. Check candidate labels through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If you own a matching trademark, consider the priority route; otherwise pre-order for broader access.

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.