← All .DOT names
.DOT domain
sohard.dot
Premium · Available
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.
Pre-order now
Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.
Own a registered trademark? Fast-track today
Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.
You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.
Continue with my SMD
Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.
Continue with full priority
Frequently asked questions about sohard.dot
Where do I start if I need brand-protection help for .PAY for invoice collection?
If your brand accepts payments, registering the exact .PAY label can be a practical defensive step. Use domain.pay to check and start the priority or pre-order path: https://domain.pay/register. Also keep trademark monitoring and security controls in place.
Can I register sohard.dot and a matching .com together?
Yes, many brands hold both sohard.dot and the matching .com, using one as the primary site and 301-redirecting the other to it. This protects the brand and captures direct-type traffic on both. You can secure sohard.dot now at https://domain.pay/register.
Can a company that only plans future payments register .PAY during LRP1 for a retail brand?
A business that only plans future payments should be careful: LRP1 is written around registrants that conduct online payment transactions using approved processing channels. If you cannot qualify, use domain.pay to pre-order for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register.
Does sohard.dot support sunrise-style trademark claims through NicNames?
Yes. NicNames offers trademark-priority registration for sohard.dot, the .PAY equivalent of a sunrise claim, requiring a valid TMCH SMD file. This lets the verified owner of the sohard.dot mark secure sohard.dot before general availability. Learn how it works at https://domain.pay/.
Is .PAY already open to everyone for a checkout product manager?
Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register.
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.