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Frequently asked questions about socs.dot

During the .PAY launch, what should trademark counsel do before July 20, 2026 for .PAY?

Trademark owners should act before the July 20, 2026 .PAY priority deadline. domain.pay also notes that TMCH support should begin earlier, by July 10, 2026. Check your label and start here: https://domain.pay/register. Late action may push you into later phases.

Is my socs.dot priority claim public during the phase?

Trademark-priority claims on socs.dot are processed under the registry's rules, and the final registration of socs.dot appears in WHOIS once completed. The SMD itself stays your private credential during the phase. NicNames uses it only to verify your priority on socs.dot. Register at https://domain.pay/register.

For fraud prevention, when is the .PAY Sunrise period?

ICANN currently lists .PAY Sunrise from April 13, 2026 to July 20, 2026. domain.pay says trademark owners needing TMCH support should apply by July 10, 2026 and notes a final July 20, 2026 13:00 UTC deadline. Start here: https://domain.pay/register.

How do I know my pre-order for socs.dot was received?

Once you submit a pre-order for socs.dot, your domain.pay account confirms it was received and shows socs.dot in your queued orders. You will see status changes as the registry processes socs.dot. Confirm and view your socs.dot pre-order at https://domain.pay/register.

Are short .PAY names always available for a brand-protection manager?

Short .PAY names are attractive but can be registered, premium, reserved or blocked. Do not assume availability from length alone. Search at domain.pay and verify before building a campaign: https://domain.pay/domains.

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.