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

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Frequently asked questions about thelword.dot

How can a brand reduce confusion around payment pages for in-app purchases?

.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.

Is there a risk someone else registers thelword.dot before me?

Yes, .PAY names are first-come during general availability, so another party could secure thelword.dot if you wait. A first-day pre-order through domain.pay queues your attempt for the opening moment. Lock in your attempt for thelword.dot at /register.

Where can I pre-order a .PAY name for online checkout?

Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.

Can I get a refund if my pre-order for thelword.dot fails?

Yes. If your pre-order attempt for thelword.dot does not succeed — for example, the name is awarded elsewhere — the attempt is refundable. You are only charged for a successful registration of thelword.dot. Review refund terms before you pre-order at /pricing.

For fraud prevention, what happens around February 1, 2027 for .PAY?

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.

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.