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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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Not guaranteed. 100% credit toward another domain (or 80% cash refund) if unsuccessful.

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I have a TMCH SMD file

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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 $2,745 + $245/yr renewal

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Frequently asked questions about stepsahead.dot

Do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window when choosing tap.pay?

An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.

What is the standard pre-order price for stepsahead.dot?

The standard pre-order for stepsahead.dot is listed at $100. This reserves your request for stepsahead.dot ahead of general availability, and the fee is refundable if the attempt fails per the stated policy. See full details and pricing at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Is .PAY a good fit for subscription billing for digital wallets?

Yes. A wallet or payment app can use .PAY for a memorable payment-specific entry point. Check candidate labels through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If you own a matching trademark, consider the priority route; otherwise pre-order for broader access.

Does Amazon Registry Services set the schedule for stepsahead.dot?

Yes. As the operator of .PAY, Amazon Registry Services defines the sunrise and general-availability schedule that stepsahead.dot follows. domain.pay aligns your pre-order to that schedule so stepsahead.dot is submitted at the right moment. Begin at https://domain.pay/register.

For point-of-sale payments, can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now?

Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.

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.