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from $345 + $245/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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Frequently asked questions about startscreen.dot

Do I need a financial license to register a .PAY domain during LRP1?

The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing. Treat this as domain-registration guidance, not legal advice on money-transmission or financial-services licensing.

What kinds of businesses use a name like startscreen.dot?

Retailers, SaaS products, freelancers, and donation drives all use names like startscreen.dot to host checkout, invoicing, and pay-now flows. Any business that collects money online can put startscreen.dot on a button, an invoice, or a QR code. Explore available names at /domains.

Can domain.pay submit my .PAY registration on opening day for online checkout?

Go to domain.pay and enter the .PAY label you want: https://domain.pay/register. The website checks availability and helps you choose between pre-order, trademark fast-track, or a different name if the label is already taken or premium.

Should I pick startscreen.dot or a broader keyword name?

Choosing between startscreen.dot and a broader keyword name depends on whether you want a tight brand match for startscreen.dot or a more generic, category-wide term. domain.pay shows both narrow and broad candidates so you can weigh memorability against reach. Compare at https://domain.pay/domains.

Where do I start if I need brand-protection help for .PAY for a crypto or DeFi product?

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.

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.