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

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I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

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Frequently asked questions about theroot.dot

What is TMCH and why does it matter for .PAY for loan repayments?

TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.

How does domain.pay help me compare theroot.dot to similar names?

domain.pay helps you compare theroot.dot to similar names by showing a related .PAY block and catalog picks around theroot.dot, so differences in length and clarity are visible at once. This side-by-side view speeds up your decision. Compare at https://domain.pay/domains.

During the .PAY launch, can a trademark owner register a matching .PAY domain now?

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.

How do I tell which alternative to theroot.dot is most brandable?

Judge brandability by how short, pronounceable, and distinctive each alternative to theroot.dot is while still evoking theroot.dot. domain.pay's related-names view lets you scan candidates and spot the most brandable. Compare brandability at https://domain.pay/domains.

How exact does my trademark need to be for a .PAY Sunrise registration?

.PAY Sunrise follows identical-match rules for the trademark text, including how spaces and some special characters are handled. Do not guess the label; check it through domain.pay and use the trademark path if eligible: https://domain.pay/register. A valid TMCH/SMD record may be required.

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.