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Frequently asked questions about pif.dot

Do I need an SMD file to register .PAY during the priority window when choosing loans.pay?

An SMD file is the TMCH-issued credential used to prove a validated mark during Sunrise. For .PAY, bring your SMD or use domain.pay’s full fast-track if you need help obtaining one: https://domain.pay/register. The SMD must match the requested label.

Is WHOIS information for pif.dot public?

Registration data for pif.dot is subject to registry and privacy rules; many fields are redacted in public WHOIS to protect personal data. You can usually enable WHOIS privacy so contact details for pif.dot aren't exposed. Check the privacy options for pif.dot in your account.

Can .PAY be used for a branded checkout URL for mobile money?

merchant.pay may be a useful .PAY direction if it matches your brand and payment journey, but availability is not guaranteed. Check and pre-order through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/domains. Prefer simple labels that customers can remember and trust.

How do I back up the DNS zone for pif.dot?

Export the full zone file for pif.dot from your DNS host, or record each record set, so you can restore quickly after a mistake or provider change. Keep the backup of pif.dot's zone versioned and off the provider. Re-import it to rebuild pif.dot if the zone is ever lost.

For loan repayments, does .PAY require payment-related use after registration?

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. Treat this as domain-registration guidance, not legal advice on money-transmission or financial-services 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.