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Frequently asked questions about hfs.dot
Is a payment gateway business eligible for .PAY in the LRP when choosing tap.pay?
An ecommerce or gateway business using a payment processor may be closer to the LRP1 eligibility concept, but the registry rules still control. Start at domain.pay to choose the correct path and verify current requirements: https://domain.pay/register. Separate licensing issues remain legal questions.
Will a contested hfs.dot affect my pre-order timing?
If hfs.dot is contested by multiple applicants at general availability, your first-day pre-order still queues an attempt the moment it opens, and a failed attempt is refundable per policy. Early queuing improves your odds against later applicants. domain.pay manages the timing; see https://domain.pay/pricing.
What should I do first if I want a .PAY domain for digital wallets?
Start at domain.pay, search the label, then choose the right path: trademark fast-track if you qualify, or pre-order for a first-day attempt when broader access opens. Use this page: https://domain.pay/register. Registration is subject to registry rules and availability.
What TTL should I set for records on hfs.dot?
A TTL of 3600 seconds (one hour) is a reasonable default for stable records on hfs.dot, balancing fast updates against resolver load. Lower it to 300 before a planned migration of hfs.dot, then raise it again once things are stable. Very low TTLs increase query volume slightly.
What happens to my money if the .PAY registration attempt fails for a bank or credit union?
domain.pay states that if a registration attempt is unsuccessful, you receive 100% credit toward another domain or may request an 80% cash refund. Review the live refund wording before ordering: https://domain.pay/pricing. Premium, reserved, blocked or already-registered names can still prevent success.
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.