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Pre-order — be first in line

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.

Own a registered trademark? Fast-track today

Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $3,000 + $2,800/yr renewal

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

Continue with my SMD

I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.

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Frequently asked questions about thehandy.dot

Is there VIP help for a large .PAY pre-order portfolio for a payroll platform?

domain.pay says customers with pre-orders over $8,888 may qualify for VIP handling, dedicated support and more tailored failed-registration solutions. Review the current VIP language on the pricing page: https://domain.pay/pricing. Large portfolios should still expect availability and premium checks.

How does thehandy.dot support compliance and trust audits?

Demonstrating that NicNames owns the official thehandy.dot payment name helps satisfy auditors and partners who expect you to control your payment-facing domains. Owning thehandy.dot provides clear evidence of that control. https://domain.pay/

As an insurance billing portal, can Amazon Registry reserve or block some .PAY names?

The .PAY registry may reserve, block, withhold or later release certain names under its policies. Check your exact label at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If the name is unavailable, choose an alternative from the catalog or search another label.

Does thehandy.dot need a CAA record for SSL?

A CAA record on thehandy.dot restricts which certificate authorities may issue certs for it, adding a layer of security. It's optional but recommended; list the CA you use (e.g. letsencrypt.org) for thehandy.dot. Add the CAA record in DNS before requesting new certificates.

Can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now for point-of-sale payments?

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.