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from $10,500 + $10,500/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 theguardian.dot

Are IDN .PAY domains allowed for digital wallets?

IDN .PAY names may be possible only in supported scripts and must meet registry rules. Use domain.pay to check the exact label and punycode-style status before planning a launch: https://domain.pay/register. Availability, premium and policy restrictions still apply.

Does theguardian.dot have a grace-period or late renewal fee?

If theguardian.dot renews late, registry redemption and restore steps can add fees beyond the $100 standard or premium theguardian.dot rate, so renewing on time is cheapest. We surface the renewal cost for theguardian.dot in advance to avoid this. Check renewal details at https://domain.pay/pricing.

Before choosing loans.pay, do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window?

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.

How does domain.pay help with theguardian.dot eligibility?

domain.pay prepares and submits your theguardian.dot registration, relays any .PAY registry validation requests, and helps you align your details with payment-related expectations. We also offer trademark-priority registration and first-day pre-order. Begin at https://domain.pay/register.

Can a company that only plans future payments register .PAY during LRP1 for fraud prevention?

A business that only plans future payments should be careful: LRP1 is written around registrants that conduct online payment transactions using approved processing channels. If you cannot qualify, use domain.pay to pre-order for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register.

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.