Registrar profile
Porkbun
Porkbun (Porkbun LLC) is an ICANN-accredited registrar (IANA 1861). 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, phone. 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
- Email forwarding
- Live chat
Registrar details
- Official website
- https://porkbun.com/
- Legal name
- Porkbun LLC
- ICANN status
- Accredited registrar
- IANA registrar ID
- 1861
- Record verified
- September 10, 2026
Domain pricing
WHOIS and domain privacy
- WHOIS privacy available
- Yes
WHOIS privacy is offered where registry policy permits it.
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- WHOIS privacy included for free
- Yes
Porkbun lists WHOIS privacy among the free features included with eligible domains.
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DNS and DNSSEC
- DNS hosting
- Yes
Free DNS management is powered by Cloudflare and supports common record types.
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- DNSSEC
- Yes
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- Domain forwarding
- Yes
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- Email forwarding
- Yes
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API and domain management
- Public API
- Yes
API access can be enabled per domain for DNS and domain-management operations.
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- Documented API
- Yes
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- API documentation
- https://porkbun.com/llms/dns
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- Bulk domain management
- Yes
The official FAQ documents bulk domain registration tools.
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Account security
- Two-factor authentication
- Yes
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- Authenticator apps (TOTP)
- Yes
App-based 2FA works with standard authenticator applications.
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- Hardware security keys
- Yes
Physical WebAuthn security keys and one-time backup codes are documented.
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- Passkeys
- Yes
Passwordless login is available after configuring a compatible security key or device biometric.
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- Registrar lock
- Yes
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Transfers
- Transfer authorization code
- Yes
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- Transfer lock after register/transfer
- 60 days
The transfer-out guide applies the standard 60-day registration and prior-transfer restrictions.
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- Transfer requirements
- Transfer-out generally requires an eligible domain, registrar unlock, and authorization/EPP code; standard completion is about five days.
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Expiration and renewal
- Redemption period
- 30 days
Deleted domains generally enter a 30-day redemption period; restoration fees and ccTLD timelines vary.
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- Expiration lifecycle
- Expired domains initially enter a regular-price renewal period, may be auctioned, and are typically removed after 35–45 days; deleted domains generally enter a 30-day redemption period. TLD rules vary.
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Support
- Live chat
- Yes
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- Email support
- Yes
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- Phone support
- Yes
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- Published support hours
- Email: 24/7/365; phone: daily 9 AM–5 PM Pacific; live chat available
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Payments
- Payment methods
- Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB, Alipay, Apple Pay, Google Pay, Amazon Pay, PayPal, USDC, ACH
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- Cryptocurrency payments
- Yes
The official payment page lists USDC through Coinbase Business.
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Additional products
- Domain marketplace
- Yes
Porkbun documents its marketplace, auctions, and third-party aftermarket integrations.
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- Web hosting
- Yes
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- Email hosting
- Yes
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- SSL certificates
- Yes
SSL certificates are listed among free domain features.
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Pricing approach
- Pricing model
- Most standard domains are sold at cost or with a markup typically stated as $1 or less.
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Tracked domain extensions
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Sources
Facts above are limited to the cited official registrar and IANA records.