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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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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

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Frequently asked questions about vcore.dot

When does the .PAY Trademark Claims period run when choosing trust.pay?

ICANN currently lists the .PAY Trademark Claims period from February 1, 2027 to May 2, 2027. For practical registration action, check your preferred label and pre-order path on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

How do I confirm vcore.dot points to the right server?

Run a DNS lookup for vcore.dot and compare the returned A/AAAA records to your server's actual IPs, then load vcore.dot in a browser. Tools like dig or an online checker show exactly where vcore.dot resolves. If they don't match, correct the records and wait for the TTL to clear.

For BNPL checkout, do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window?

An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.

Is .PAY a restricted namespace that affects how I claim vcore.dot?

.PAY is operated by Amazon Registry Services, which sets the policies governing how names like vcore.dot are claimed, including the trademark-priority phase. Those rules determine when an SMD-backed claim on vcore.dot is accepted. NicNames applies the registry's policy on your behalf. Learn the basics at https://domain.pay/.

For digital wallets, what is the quickest path to secure a .PAY domain for an event ticketing business?

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.