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Frequently asked questions about ground.dot
Is .PAY already open to everyone for payroll disbursements?
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.
Why keep a fallback name ready alongside ground.dot?
Keeping a fallback alongside ground.dot protects you if your top pre-order doesn't land, since a refundable $100 attempt means a backup adds little risk. domain.pay makes lining up a ground.dot fallback easy. Set one up at https://domain.pay/register.
How should a regulated fintech think about .PAY and financial licensing for a retail brand?
The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing.
Can a sole proprietor register ground.dot?
A sole proprietor may often register ground.dot, as .PAY does not necessarily require a corporate entity. The registry typically validates payment-related, good-faith use rather than business structure. domain.pay can confirm current eligibility for sole proprietors at https://domain.pay/register.
Do I need a financial license to register a .PAY domain during LRP1 for BNPL checkout?
The .PAY LRP policy does not make owning a domain a financial license. LRP1 eligibility is tied to conducting online payment transactions through an approved Payment Service Provider or third-party payment processor and payment-related use. Use domain.pay for the domain path: https://domain.pay/register; ask counsel about licensing.
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.