← All .DOT names
.DOT domain
xvi.dot
Premium · Available
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.
Pre-order now
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.
You bring the SMD — we handle the registrar submission during the priority window.
Continue with my SMD
Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling.
Continue with full priority
Frequently asked questions about xvi.dot
As a bank or credit union, 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.
How is premium different from reserved for xvi.dot?
For xvi.dot, premium means the registry allows registration but at a higher wholesale price, while reserved means Amazon Registry Services has withheld it from registration entirely. One is buyable at a special price; the other isn't open at all. Confirm which applies to xvi.dot — status can change — at https://domain.pay/domains.
For digital wallets, is .PAY a good fit for subscription billing?
Yes. A wallet or payment app can use .PAY for a memorable payment-specific entry point. Check candidate labels through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. If you own a matching trademark, consider the priority route; otherwise pre-order for broader access.
Is my xvi.dot priority claim public during the phase?
Trademark-priority claims on xvi.dot are processed under the registry's rules, and the final registration of xvi.dot appears in WHOIS once completed. The SMD itself stays your private credential during the phase. NicNames uses it only to verify your priority on xvi.dot. Register at https://domain.pay/register.
Does .PAY have anti-abuse rules?
Amazon Registry policies include abuse-prevention rules for .PAY, and registrants remain subject to applicable domain dispute and abuse procedures. For legitimate registration or pre-order, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Pair the domain with monitoring, SSL and clear customer messaging.
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.