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Frequently asked questions about afr.dot
How can a brand reduce confusion around payment pages?
.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.
Will afr.dot help a course creator sell programs?
A course creator can sell cohorts and downloads on afr.dot, sending students to a trusted, payment-native checkout. It reads more credibly in an email or ad than a generic platform URL. Begin at https://domain.pay/register.
When is broader .PAY public registration expected for point-of-sale payments?
Broader .PAY access is tied to the post-LRP period around February 2027, subject to registry and registrar confirmation. If you do not have a trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day attempt: https://domain.pay/register.
Can the launch schedule for afr.dot change?
Registry schedules can shift, but afr.dot always follows the same phase order: sunrise then general availability. By pre-ordering afr.dot, domain.pay tracks any schedule changes and submits at the correct moment for you. Stay covered at https://domain.pay/register.
For BNPL checkout, could a .PAY domain be suspended for not being used for payments?
Yes. The LRP policy says .PAY LRP names must be used in connection with payment-related services, and failure to demonstrate such use may lead to suspension or cancellation. Check the current path at 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.