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Frequently asked questions about counsellor.dot

Could a .PAY domain be suspended for not being used for payments for BNPL checkout?

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.

How do I know if counsellor.dot is a premium or reserved name?

Some .PAY names are designated premium or reserved by the registry, and the domain.pay flow flags this for counsellor.dot when you search. If counsellor.dot carries a special designation, the status and any different terms appear before checkout. Check the status of counsellor.dot at https://domain.pay/register.

Are IDN .PAY domains allowed?

IDN .PAY names may be possible only in supported scripts and must meet registry rules. Use domain.pay to check the exact label and punycode-style status before planning a launch: https://domain.pay/register. Availability, premium and policy restrictions still apply.

What is an SMD file and why does counsellor.dot need it for sunrise?

An SMD (Signed Mark Data) file is the cryptographic proof of a TMCH-validated trademark required to register counsellor.dot during sunrise. Without it, the registry rejects sunrise applications. domain.pay uses your SMD to submit counsellor.dot, as explained at https://domain.pay/register.

Where can I pre-order a .PAY name for fraud prevention for an ecommerce brand?

Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.

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.