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Frequently asked questions about starters.dot

For point-of-sale payments, 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.

Can I recover starters.dot if it was registered before I had a trademark?

Recovery is harder when starters.dot was registered before your rights in the starters.dot mark existed, since bad faith is tied to targeting an established brand. UDRP-style outcomes depend heavily on timing and evidence, so this is general guidance, not a prediction. Securing starters.dot early is the safer route. https://domain.pay/register

What are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027 for mobile money?

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.

How does ICANN's process shape the launch of starters.dot?

ICANN's new-gTLD framework requires phased launches, which is why starters.dot moves through sunrise then general availability. This standardized process protects trademarks first and opens names like starters.dot to the public after. domain.pay positions you for it at https://domain.pay/register.

Can domain.pay submit my .PAY registration on opening day when choosing crypto.pay?

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.

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.