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Frequently asked questions about hlg.dot
How can a marketplace use a .PAY domain when choosing merchant.pay?
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.
What is DNSSEC and can I enable it for hlg.dot?
DNSSEC cryptographically signs DNS responses so resolvers can detect tampering for hlg.dot. If your DNS host and the registry support it, you publish a DS record so hlg.dot is validated end to end. Enable DNSSEC for hlg.dot only when both sides are configured to avoid resolution failures.
How do I register tap.pay if it matches my trademark for digital wallets?
Trademark owners can register matching .PAY names during the priority/Sunrise path if they meet TMCH/SMD and identical-match rules. Start at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. If you are not a trademark holder, use the pre-order path for broader access instead.
Does hlg.dot need a CAA record for SSL?
A CAA record on hlg.dot restricts which certificate authorities may issue certs for it, adding a layer of security. It's optional but recommended; list the CA you use (e.g. letsencrypt.org) for hlg.dot. Add the CAA record in DNS before requesting new certificates.
During the .PAY launch, is .PAY Sunrise first-come, first-served for trademark holders?
.PAY Sunrise is a Start-Date Sunrise, so eligible trademark registrations are allocated on a first-come, first-served basis when policy requirements are met. Start the request at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register. Waiting can increase the risk that another eligible party gets the matching label first.
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.