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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 whonix.dot

When should an event ticketing business pre-order a .PAY domain for an event ticketing business?

Current ICANN dates: .PAY Sunrise is April 13–July 20, 2026; LRP1 is July 20, 2026–February 1, 2027; Trademark Claims is February 1–May 2, 2027. For registration or pre-order action, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

What happens to customer trust if a scammer controls whonix.dot instead of me?

If a scammer holds whonix.dot, customers who assume the whonix.dot payment name is official may enter card details on a fraudulent page, eroding trust in NicNames. Because .PAY implies a legitimate payment purpose, the deception is more credible. Owning whonix.dot keeps that trust where it belongs. https://domain.pay/register

Do I need a financial license to register a .PAY domain during LRP1 when choosing tap.pay?

The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing.

What is the smallest step I can take today toward owning whonix.dot?

The smallest step toward owning whonix.dot today is to place a standard pre-order for whonix.dot at the listed $100, which queues your request and is refundable if it fails per the stated policy. That secures your place in line for whonix.dot. Pre-order at https://domain.pay/register.

How much is the .PAY trademark fast-track if I need TMCH help for online checkout?

domain.pay lists the full trademark fast-track at $2,500 when you need end-to-end TMCH/SMD assistance, plus any premium registry retail fee. Confirm the details here: https://domain.pay/pricing. If you already have an SMD file, a lower submission-only path may apply.

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.