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Frequently asked questions about squid.dot
When does the .PAY LRP1 period begin for crypto payments?
ICANN currently lists .PAY Limited Registration Period 1 from July 20, 2026 to February 1, 2027. LRP1 has payment-transaction eligibility and use restrictions. Check your domain path through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Re-confirm dates before publishing if the registry updates its schedule.
What is first-day pre-order for squid.dot?
First-day pre-order lets you request squid.dot for the opening day of general availability, so your application is ready the moment squid.dot becomes registrable. It is offered alongside standard pre-order on domain.pay. Set up first-day pre-order for squid.dot at https://domain.pay/register.
As an event ticketing business, when should an event ticketing business pre-order a .PAY domain?
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.
Will squid.dot ever become available if it's reserved today?
Possibly — registry-reserved labels can be released into general availability when Amazon Registry Services updates its policies, but there's no guaranteed date. The safest approach is to monitor squid.dot and re-check its status regularly, since registry status can change. Track squid.dot at https://domain.pay/domains.
For payroll disbursements, is .PAY useful for an invoice-payment portal?
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.
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.