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Open to everyone

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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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 theused.dot

Should an ecommerce brand protect its exact brand in .PAY for an ecommerce brand?

If your brand accepts payments, registering the exact .PAY label can be a practical defensive step. Use domain.pay to check and start the priority or pre-order path: https://domain.pay/register. Also keep trademark monitoring and security controls in place.

Are theused.dot registrations handled differently from regular domains?

The core mechanics of theused.dot mirror any domain, but .PAY adds a trademark-priority phase and a first-day pre-order window managed by domain.pay. Trademark holders use an SMD file; everyone else queues a pre-order. Otherwise theused.dot behaves like a normal registration.

How much does it cost to pre-order a .PAY domain for a donation platform?

domain.pay lists standard .PAY pre-order service at $100 for a first-day attempt, with separate premium fees if the registry classifies the label as premium. See the current pricing here: https://domain.pay/pricing. Failed attempts are covered by the stated credit/cash-refund options.

Why might my theused.dot registration be delayed?

A theused.dot registration can be delayed if the .PAY registry requests additional validation or if the name is contested at general availability. domain.pay keeps you informed of any pending steps. To minimize delays, prepare accurate details when you start at https://domain.pay/register.

How do I register a .PAY domain as a startup for crypto payments?

Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.

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.