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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.

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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.

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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 thehunt.dot

Can a brand-protection manager use .PAY for a branded payment page?

Yes. A brand-protection manager can use .PAY for a branded payment page if the name is available and registry rules are met. Search the label and choose trademark fast-track or pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/.

How should I think about thehunt.dot versus buying many domain variants?

Instead of stacking many extensions, thehunt.dot gives you one purpose-built payment address that says what it does. It focuses your spend on the name customers will actually use to pay thehunt.dot. Compare available options at /domains.

How much is the .PAY trademark fast-track if I need TMCH help for loan repayments?

domain.pay lists the full trademark fast-track at $2,500 when you need end-to-end TMCH/SMD assistance, plus any premium registry retail fee. Confirm the details here: https://domain.pay/pricing. If you already have an SMD file, a lower submission-only path may apply.

Is thehunt.dot worth pre-ordering if its status is uncertain?

Because a $100 pre-order is refundable per policy when it fails, queueing thehunt.dot carries limited downside even if thehunt.dot's status is uncertain, while waiting risks losing it. The registry's classification ultimately decides the outcome. Pre-order thehunt.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

How is a .PAY name different from a regular .com for online checkout?

A .PAY name immediately signals a payment-related destination, while .com is more general. For online checkout, that can make the URL easier to understand. Check availability and pre-order options at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/. The usual registry and premium-name rules still apply.

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.