Ask HN: Domain Registrar?

2 points·spooneybarger··9 comments

Looking for recommendations on a good US domain registrar that isn't Go Daddy. Experiences, anecdotes etc welcomed.

NearlyFreeSpeech.net

I recommend them for hosting and domain registration. Everything about them is easy, and suits both competent and novice webmasters.

Plus you get an SSH account at no extra charge.

i've used enom signed up via google apps a few times.

One time google apps tried to make me sign up for the domain via godaddy, but I didn't complete the transaction because of godaddy.

The UI for using enom is pretty good, you get google apps in one simple sign-up, i'd recommend it.

NameCheap.com is the best I've used.

I'll second this. They also give a free SSL certificate

And a free 1 year WhoIsGuard (on renewals I suppose).

For a couple of registrations, it doesn't really matter, but they usually have at least one "coupon" promotion running. A very typical one is for about 10% off a new registration. If you're making several registrations, googling "namecheap coupon" might be worth the effort.

EDIT: Also, if you want to pick up the free TLS/SSL certificate offered with a new registration, you need to click on the link during checkout. The link looks like one that just provides more information, but no, that's the link to add it to your purchase.

Note that after the first year, you'll have to pay for WhoIsGuard and certificate renewal (as well as the domain itself).

I'm using godaddy but want to switch. Too cluttered and borders shady.

Gandi.net is French, but they're awesome. Free SSL cert too.

I use Gandi as well and haven't had any trouble, they also have a lot of specials on short TLDs.

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