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Pre-order — be first in line

from $170 + $70/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.

Trademark fast-track (priority window closed)

Trademark holders could register inside the .PAY priority window ahead of general availability. The window has closed — pre-ordering is the remaining route.

I have a TMCH SMD file

from $70 + $70/yr renewal

You brought the SMD — we handled the registrar submission during the priority window. Retired when the window closed.

Priority window closed July 20, 2026.

I don't have TMCH/SMD yet

from $2,570 + $70/yr renewal

Full priority package — lawyer-supported TMCH submission, SMD issuance, registrar handling — offered while the window was open. Retired when the window closed.

Priority window closed July 20, 2026.

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Frequently asked questions about apache.pay

Could a lookalike .PAY domain harm customer trust for donation payments?

.PAY is sensitive because it signals money movement, so lookalike domains can confuse customers. Check your exact brand and obvious variants at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is one brand-protection layer, not a full anti-phishing program.

Can someone register apache.pay that matches my trademark and impersonate me?

In theory anyone may attempt to register apache.pay, which is exactly why trademark holders use TMCH priority and dispute mechanisms. If a registrant uses apache.pay in bad faith to impersonate NicNames, a UDRP-style complaint may be available. The simplest protection is to register apache.pay yourself first. https://domain.pay/register

For online checkout, who qualifies for a .PAY domain in the Limited Registration Period?

During LRP1, .PAY eligibility is limited to registrants that conduct payment transactions online using an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor, with payment-related use. For registration help, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Separate financial licensing depends on your activity and jurisdiction.

How long does apache.pay eligibility review take?

The time to review apache.pay eligibility depends on the .PAY registry's validation workload and whether additional details are requested. Many registrations proceed without extended review, but timing isn't fixed. domain.pay keeps you updated throughout; start at https://domain.pay/register.

For online checkout, could I use .PAY for a wallet or payment app?

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.

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.