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

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Frequently asked questions about switchboard.dot

Could a lookalike .PAY domain harm customer trust for invoice collection?

.PAY is sensitive because it signals money movement, so lookalike domains can confuse customers. Check your exact brand and obvious variants at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is one brand-protection layer, not a full anti-phishing program.

What is the trademark protection process for registering switchboard.dot?

Trademark holders can record their mark in the Trademark Clearinghouse (TMCH) and use a Signed Mark Data (SMD) file to claim switchboard.dot during priority phases. This gives verified rights-holders a chance to secure switchboard.dot ahead of the general public. See current options at https://domain.pay/pricing.

As an ecommerce brand, is .PAY Sunrise first-come, first-served for trademark holders?

.PAY Sunrise is a Start-Date Sunrise, so eligible trademark registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis when policy requirements are met. Start the request at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Waiting can increase the risk that another eligible party gets the matching label first.

What information do I provide to register switchboard.dot?

To register switchboard.dot, you provide registrant contact details for switchboard.dot and, for trademark priority, a valid TMCH SMD file. Standard pre-orders need only your account and payment information. Enter your details and begin switchboard.dot registration at https://domain.pay/register.

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.

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.