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- Transparent pricing
- Extensive TLD selection
- Bulk domain management
- Various security tools, both paid and free domain privacy
- No-upsell 24/7 support
- Significant renewal price jumps
- No phone support
- Inconsistent dispute handling at BBB
- Limited premium domain safeguards
Founded in 2000 and headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona, Namecheap has grown into a trusted ICANN-accredited registrar managing over 17 million domains. Known for free WHOIS privacy, transparent pricing, and an extensive TLD library (including Handshake blockchain domains), it’s a go-to for cost-conscious users. Features like “Beast Mode” bulk search, DNSSEC security, and VIP Rewards discounts for power users further elevate its appeal. While first-year domain prices are competitive, renewals see notable hikes—a trend common across the industry. Customer reviews praise its intuitive dashboard and responsive live chat, though the lack of phone support and BBB complaints (D-rating) hint at occasional service gaps. Namecheap’s unique perks, like cryptocurrency payments and fixed-cost Handshake domains, set it apart. Whether you’re securing a single domain or a portfolio, its blend of affordability, privacy, and innovation makes it a compelling pick. Curious if it’s right for you? Dive into our full review for pricing deep dives, competitor comparisons, and more.
- Free lifetime WHOIS privacy
- Handshake domain support
- VIP Rewards Club with exclusive discounts
- Accepts cryptocurrency payments
- Blog Support—Undisclosed
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- One-Click App Installation—Undisclosed
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- Unlimited Message Forum—Undisclosed
- CDN Included—Undisclosed
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- Unlimited Bandwidth—Undisclosed
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- Unlimited Websites—Undisclosed
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- Free domain for the First Year—Undisclosed
- International Domain Names—Undisclosed
- Unlimited Add-On Domains—Undisclosed
- Unlimited Parked Domains—Undisclosed
- Unlimited Subdomains—Undisclosed
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- WooCommerce Shopping Cart—Undisclosed
- Free Email for the First Year—Undisclosed
- Unlimited Email Accounts—Undisclosed
- Unlimited IMAP/Secure IMAP E-mail Support—Undisclosed
- Unlimited POP3/POP3 Secure E-mail Support—Undisclosed
- 30-Day Grace Period—Undisclosed
- Auto-Renewal—Undisclosed
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- Free ICANN Registration—Undisclosed
- Free Transfer—Undisclosed
- Grace Deletion Policy—Undisclosed
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- Free WHOIS Privacy—Undisclosed
- PIN Code Authorization—Undisclosed
- Two-Factor Authentication—Undisclosed
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- 24/7 Network Monitoring—Undisclosed
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- Free Dedicated IP—Undisclosed
- Free SSL Certificate—Undisclosed
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- Password Protected Directories—Undisclosed
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- Web Application Firewall—Undisclosed
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