thearc.dot

Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register.

Donation flows benefit from clarity, and thearc.dot reads as the place to give. A .PAY address on flyers and appeals signals a secure giving page and shortens the path from intent to donation. Nonprofits can reserve it at https://domain.pay/register.

.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.

Trademark priority for thearc.dot requires a valid SMD at the time of the priority claim, so you cannot retroactively convert a plain pre-order into a priority claim without one. If you have the SMD, use the trademark-priority path directly for thearc.dot. If not, a standard pre-order at $100 is the alternative. Choose your path at https://domain.pay/pricing.

.PAY names can be renewed through the registrar path if registry and registrar rules are met and renewal fees are paid. domain.pay explains the customer registration route here: https://domain.pay/register. Keep contact details current to avoid lifecycle problems.