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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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Frequently asked questions about theknow.dot

What are the current .PAY launch dates in 2026 and 2027 for payroll disbursements?

Current ICANN dates: .PAY Sunrise is April 13–July 20, 2026; LRP1 is July 20, 2026–February 1, 2027; Trademark Claims is February 1–May 2, 2027. For registration or pre-order action, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Re-confirm dates before publishing if the registry updates its schedule.

What is the link between theknow.dot and reducing support fraud reports?

When customers consistently pay on the official theknow.dot, fewer of them fall for impersonators, which can reduce fraud reports reaching NicNames's support team. Owning the theknow.dot name is a preventive control that lightens downstream load. https://domain.pay/

For point-of-sale payments, can a company that only plans future payments register .PAY during LRP1?

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.

Why route affiliate payouts through theknow.dot?

Affiliates checking their earnings appreciate a stable, payment-native home, and theknow.dot delivers exactly that. A consistent .PAY payout address reduces confusion about where money is disbursed. Reserve it at https://domain.pay/register.

Could I use .PAY for a wallet or payment app for digital wallets?

Yes. A wallet or payment app can use .PAY for a memorable payment-specific entry point. Check candidate labels through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If you own a matching trademark, consider the priority route; otherwise pre-order for broader access.

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.