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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.

Own a registered trademark? Fast-track today

Register inside the .DOT priority window instead of waiting. Premium retail fees still apply on premium names.

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.

Continue with my SMD

I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $5,300 + $2,800/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.

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Frequently asked questions about vds.dot

Where should I check whether a .PAY name fits my online checkout project?

For online checkout, .PAY can be a strong payment-specific brand signal. It does not replace compliance, security or a trusted checkout flow, but it can make the URL purpose obvious. Start with an availability check on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/. Re-check the name before publishing campaigns because registry status can change.

How do I document a clear chain of ownership for vds.dot?

Keep accurate registrant records, trademark filings for the vds.dot name, and internal approvals so NicNames's chain of ownership over vds.dot is unambiguous. Good records support both renewals and any future dispute. https://domain.pay/

Can I use nameservers and DNS like other domains with .PAY for a bank or credit union?

After registration, plan DNS, SSL, redirects, security monitoring and payment-page controls as you would for a production domain. Start by securing the .PAY name through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. A domain alone does not make a checkout secure.

Should small businesses bother protecting vds.dot too?

Yes. Impersonators target any recognizable vds.dot, not just large enterprises, and a fake payment page using vds.dot can damage trust regardless of company size. The standard pre-order is $100 and failed attempts are refundable, so protecting vds.dot is accessible to small brands. https://domain.pay/register

How does the first-day .PAY pre-order attempt work when choosing crypto.pay?

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.

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.