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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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I have a TMCH SMD file

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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 witness.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.

Is witness.dot worth pre-ordering if its status is uncertain?

Because a $100 pre-order is refundable per policy when it fails, queueing witness.dot carries limited downside even if witness.dot's status is uncertain, while waiting risks losing it. The registry's classification ultimately decides the outcome. Pre-order witness.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Where should I check whether a .PAY name fits my BNPL checkout project for a payroll platform?

For BNPL 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/.

What should I prepare before pre-ordering witness.dot?

Before pre-ordering witness.dot, decide whether you qualify for trademark priority (which needs a TMCH SMD file for witness.dot) or will use a standard pre-order, and have your account and payment ready. The flow then walks you through witness.dot. Prepare and start at https://domain.pay/register.

When should a crypto or DeFi product pre-order a .PAY domain for crypto payments?

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.

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.