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NameSilo (NameSilo, LLC) is an ICANN-accredited registrar (IANA 1479), operating since 2009. WHOIS privacy is included at no extra charge for most TLDs. Verified capabilities include 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, .io, .ai, .app, .co.

  • WHOIS privacy included for free
  • DNSSEC
  • Two-factor authentication
  • Public API
  • Email forwarding
  • Live chat
Official NameSilo website

Registrar details

Official website
https://www.namesilo.com/
Legal name
NameSilo, LLC
ICANN status
Accredited registrar
IANA registrar ID
1479
Founded
2009
Record verified
August 11, 2026

WHOIS and domain privacy

WHOIS privacy available
Yes

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

WHOIS privacy included for free
Yes

Free WHOIS privacy for domain holders; not allowed for .us, .in, or .tickets. .ca cannot use privacy but individuals can hide WHOIS details.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

DNS and DNSSEC

Custom nameservers
Yes

Up to 13 custom nameservers; 2 required.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

DNSSEC
Yes

DS/DNSSEC management is available; some TLDs/registries do not support it.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

Domain forwarding
Yes

301, 302, and cloaked forwarding documented.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

Email forwarding
Yes

Free with every domain: 100 forwards, catch-all, up to 5 destinations.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

API and domain management

Public API
Yes

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

Documented API
Yes

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

API sandbox
Yes

Sandbox credentials issued on request.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

Bulk domain management
Yes

Domain Manager actions apply to selected domains; API batch URI also exists.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

Bulk / batch API
Yes

Batch API at /apibatch for automated/repetitive calls.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

Account security

Two-factor authentication
Yes

Official 2FA article: authenticator-app 2FA is offered at no charge.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

Authenticator apps (TOTP)
Yes

Documents Authy, Google Authenticator, and any TOTP app.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

SMS two-factor login
No

Login 2FA is described as app-based only; SMS/phone 2FA is contrasted as a competitor model.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

Account lock / Domain Defender
Yes

Domain Defender requires up to 5 security questions before domain changes.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

Transfers

Transfer lock after register/transfer
60

Documents the ICANN 60-day lock after registration or a prior transfer.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

Expiration and renewal

Auto-renew on by default
No

Automatic renewal is optional and not required; it is added per domain.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

Renewal grace period after expiry
30

Official expiration table: days 1-30 are the expired grace period at standard renewal rates.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

Support

Live chat
Yes

Official site footer lists Live Chat.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

Email support
Yes

Official support contact: support@namesilo.com.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

Payments

Payment methods
Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Elo, JCB, UnionPay, PayPal, Alipay, Venmo, Bitcoin, Account funds

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

Cryptocurrency payments
Yes

Bitcoin is listed on the official payment-options page.

NameSilo source · verified August 11, 2026

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