Registrar profile
Namecheap
Namecheap (NameCheap, Inc.) is an ICANN-accredited registrar (IANA 1068). WHOIS privacy is included at no extra charge for most TLDs. Verified capabilities include DNS hosting, DNSSEC, authenticator-app two-factor authentication, API-based domain management, bulk domain tools. Published support channels include live chat, email. Expired domains can usually be renewed at the standard rate for 30 days. Tracked domain offerings include .com. Dated registration, renewal, or transfer observations are listed below.
- WHOIS privacy included for free
- DNSSEC
- Two-factor authentication
- Public API
- Live chat
Registrar details
- Official website
- https://www.namecheap.com/
- Legal name
- NameCheap, Inc.
- ICANN status
- Accredited registrar
- IANA registrar ID
- 1068
- Record verified
- September 10, 2026
Domain pricing
| TLD | Price type | Observed price | Observed |
|---|---|---|---|
| .com | registration | $14.98 Regular one-year price displayed alongside a temporary $10.98 sale price. A $0.20 ICANN fee may be added. | 2026-09-10 |
| .com | renewal | $18.48 One-year renewal price. A $0.20 ICANN fee may be added. | 2026-09-10 |
| .com | transfer | $14.98 Regular transfer price displayed alongside a temporary $11.48 sale price. A $0.20 ICANN fee may be added. | 2026-09-10 |
WHOIS and domain privacy
- WHOIS privacy available
- Yes
Domain Privacy is listed for eligible registrations and transfers.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
- WHOIS privacy included for free
- Yes
The official .com page lists Domain Privacy as free for life; registry eligibility restrictions apply.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
DNS and DNSSEC
- DNS hosting
- Yes
Namecheap offers BasicDNS and a paid PremiumDNS service.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
- DNSSEC
- Yes
PremiumDNS documents DNSSEC for supported TLDs; limitations apply to third-party domains.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
API and domain management
- Public API
- Yes
The API supports real-time registration and domain/DNS operations subject to account eligibility and IP allowlisting.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
- Documented API
- Yes
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
- API documentation
- https://www.namecheap.com/support/api/intro/
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
- Bulk domain management
- Yes
Bulk actions cover DNS, email redirects, renewals, contacts, auto-renew, privacy, transfer-out preparation, and CSV export.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
Account security
- Two-factor authentication
- Yes
Two-factor authentication is offered at no extra charge.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
- Authenticator apps (TOTP)
- Yes
Authentication-app TOTP is one documented option.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
- Hardware security keys
- Yes
U2F physical devices and FIDO/WebAuthn authentication are documented.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
- Registrar lock
- Yes
A domain must be unlocked before transfer out.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
Transfers
- Transfer authorization code
- Yes
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
- Transfer lock after register/transfer
- 60 days
The standard restriction applies after initial registration or an inter-registrar transfer; TLD-specific rules can differ.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
- Transfer requirements
- Transfer-out generally requires an eligible domain older than 60 days, an unlocked status, and an authorization/EPP code.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
Expiration and renewal
- Renewal grace period after expiry
- 30 days
Typical gTLDs receive about 30 days for regular-price renewal; several ccTLDs use different rules.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
- Redemption period
- 30 days
A non-auctioned domain may enter a generally 30-day redemption period; restoration charges apply and TLD rules differ.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
- Expiration lifecycle
- Typical gTLDs have about 30 days of regular-price renewal followed, when applicable, by a roughly 30-day redemption period; ccTLD exceptions are documented separately.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
Support
- Live chat
- Yes
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
- Email support
- Yes
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
- Published support hours
- Live chat and email support are available 24/7; the published email response target is two hours, with longer handling possible for complex cases.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
Payments
- Payment methods
- Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express, Diners Club, JCB, UnionPay, PayPal, Cryptocurrency
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
- Cryptocurrency payments
- Yes
Cryptocurrency payments are made through funded account balance.
Namecheap source · verified September 10, 2026
Tracked domain extensions
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Sources
Facts above are limited to the cited official registrar and IANA records.