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Frequently asked questions about continuation.dot
For online checkout, can domain.pay help me get TMCH/SMD support before the .PAY deadline?
TMCH is the Trademark Clearinghouse. For .PAY priority registration, the trademark record must be validated and the registrant needs a matching SMD file. domain.pay can help start the fast-track or submission path: https://domain.pay/register. Begin early because TMCH handling takes time.
Which DNS record type connects continuation.dot to a load balancer?
Cloud load balancers are usually referenced by hostname, so you point the apex of continuation.dot using an ALIAS/ANAME record (or a CNAME on a subdomain) at the balancer's DNS name. This lets the balancer's IPs change without breaking continuation.dot. Your provider documents the exact target.
How can a marketplace use a .PAY domain?
A marketplace can use .PAY for seller payouts, buyer checkout, escrow, billing or payment support flows. Generate and verify names through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Choose a label that customers will recognize as official and safe.
Are pre-orders for continuation.dot first-come, first-served?
Pre-orders help establish your position for continuation.dot, and general availability itself processes on a first-come basis when it opens. Pre-ordering early with domain.pay puts continuation.dot in the queue ahead of latecomers. Claim your spot at https://domain.pay/register.
Is .PAY useful for an invoice-payment portal for fraud prevention?
Yes. .PAY can fit invoice-payment portals because it tells customers the link is about paying. Search options such as brand-specific or invoice-related labels on domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Confirm availability and premium status before adding the URL to invoices.
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.