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Frequently asked questions about semaphore.dot

As a bank or credit union, when does the .PAY LRP1 period begin?

ICANN currently lists .PAY Limited Registration Period 1 from July 20, 2026 to February 1, 2027. LRP1 has payment-transaction eligibility and use restrictions. Check your domain path through domain.pay: https://domain.pay/register.

How do I move semaphore.dot to a different nameserver or DNS host?

To switch DNS hosts for semaphore.dot, recreate your existing records at the new provider first, then update the nameservers for semaphore.dot at the registrar to the new ones. Keeping the zone identical avoids downtime during the cutover. Edit nameservers for semaphore.dot from /domains.

Where can I pre-order a .PAY name for crypto payments?

Yes. If you do not have a matching trademark, use domain.pay to pre-order a first-day registration attempt for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register. A pre-order is not a guarantee; the name may become unavailable, premium, reserved or blocked before submission.

Does semaphore.dot need a CAA record for SSL?

A CAA record on semaphore.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 semaphore.dot. Add the CAA record in DNS before requesting new certificates.

Can a company that only plans future payments register .PAY during LRP1 for a regional bank?

A business that only plans future payments should be careful: LRP1 is written around registrants that conduct online payment transactions using approved processing channels. If you cannot qualify, use domain.pay to pre-order for broader availability: https://domain.pay/register.

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.