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Frequently asked questions about pilots.dot
Could a .PAY domain be suspended for not being used for payments for a bank or credit union?
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.
Are there name-collision rules that affect SMD claims on pilots.dot?
The .PAY registry, run by Amazon Registry Services, applies its own policies that can affect how SMD claims and reservations interact for names like pilots.dot. Your valid SMD makes you eligible for priority on pilots.dot, while the registry resolves any conflicts. NicNames applies those rules for you. See context at https://domain.pay/.
When should a crypto or DeFi product pre-order a .PAY domain when choosing merchant.pay?
Current ICANN dates: .PAY Sunrise is April 13–July 20, 2026; LRP1 is July 20, 2026–February 1, 2027; Trademark Claims is February 1–May 2, 2027. For registration or pre-order action, use domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.
Which teams inside a company benefit most from pilots.dot?
Marketing, billing, and support all benefit when pilots.dot becomes the single payment address they point customers to. One shared .PAY name removes the guesswork of which link is the "real" pay page. See pricing and reserve at https://domain.pay/pricing.
What .PAY name should a crypto or DeFi product consider?
trust.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.
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.