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Open to everyone

Pre-order — be first in line

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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Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $3,000 + $2,800/yr renewal

You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about startapp.dot

As a fintech founder, how do I register a .PAY domain right now?

Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.

Can a licensee rather than the trademark owner claim startapp.dot?

Priority on startapp.dot flows from the validated TMCH mark, so the claim is normally made by the SMD holder of record for the startapp.dot mark. A licensee would need the appropriate authority and a usable SMD to act. Confirm who controls the SMD before claiming startapp.dot. Begin registration at https://domain.pay/register.

For online checkout, is .PAY a good fit for subscription billing?

.PAY can work for subscription billing, account payment, renewal and failed-payment recovery flows. Search brandable options on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. A clear .PAY label can reduce confusion when customers need to update payment details.

Does Amazon Registry Services review my SMD for startapp.dot directly?

Amazon Registry Services operates the .PAY registry and defines the priority rules, but you submit your SMD for startapp.dot through NicNames as your registrar. NicNames validates the SMD and passes the qualifying claim to the registry. You do not deal with Amazon Registry Services directly for startapp.dot. Register via NicNames at https://domain.pay/register.

Is .PAY useful for an invoice-payment portal for BNPL checkout?

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.