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Frequently asked questions about mechanism.dot

How is a .PAY name different from a regular .com for digital wallets?

A .PAY name immediately signals a payment-related destination, while .com is more general. For digital wallets, that can make the URL easier to understand. Check availability and pre-order options at domain.pay: https://domain.pay/. The usual registry and premium-name rules still apply.

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Create a DNS record for the subdomain — typically a CNAME pointing blog.mechanism.dot at your host, or an A record to its IP. The subdomain of mechanism.dot inherits nothing automatically, so configure SSL and hosting for it separately. Manage records for mechanism.dot via /domains.

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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.

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Can I pay for a .PAY pre-order by card, wire or crypto for crypto payments?

domain.pay supports common payment paths including card, wire and crypto-invoice options as listed on the site. Start with the pricing page and checkout flow here: https://domain.pay/pricing. Payment does not guarantee registration; it reserves the applicable service attempt.

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.