# Namecheap

by Namecheap · checked 2 Nov 2026 · updated 2 Nov 2026

Website: [namecheap.com](https://www.namecheap.com)

## Facts

- Domain registered in: your name.
- Registrar type: an ICANN-accredited registrar.
- Sign-up needs: name and address.
- Contact data check: an e-mail confirmation.
- ID check: an ID check on suspicion.
- WHOIS privacy: free WHOIS privacy, on by default.
- Abuse complaints: complaints reviewed before action.
- Two-factor login: an authenticator app, security keys.
- Pay with: BTC, ETH, BCH.

## Basics

| Attribute | Value | Applies to | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Registrar type | an ICANN-accredited registrar |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |
| Upstream registrar | not applicable |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |
| Domain registered in | your name |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |
| Free DNS hosting | unknown |  |  |
| API | Yes |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |

## Fees

| Attribute | Value | Applies to | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| .com registration (1st year) | unknown |  |  |
| .com renewal per year | unknown |  |  |
| .com transfer in | unknown |  |  |
| WHOIS privacy per year | 0.00 USD |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |
| Renewal per year by ending | unknown |  |  |

## Availability

| Attribute | Value | Applies to | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Customer countries | unknown |  |  |

| Country | Available |
| --- | --- |
| United States | unknown |
| Germany | unknown |
| United Kingdom | unknown |

## Control & suspension risk

| Attribute | Value | Applies to | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Abuse complaints | complaints reviewed before action |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |
| Copyright complaints (DMCA) | complaints forwarded to the customer |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |
| Notice before suspension | unknown |  |  |
| Auth code in the panel | Yes |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |
| Transfer-out fee | 0.00 USD |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |
| Warrant canary | unknown |  |  |
| Transparency report | unknown |  |  |

## Anonymity

| Attribute | Value | Applies to | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Sign-up needs | name and address |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |
| Contact data check | an e-mail confirmation |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |
| ID check | an ID check on suspicion |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |
| WHOIS privacy | free WHOIS privacy, on by default |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |
| Sign-up over Tor/VPN | unknown |  |  |
| Tor onion site | unknown |  |  |

## Account security

| Attribute | Value | Applies to | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Two-factor login | an authenticator app, security keys |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |
| Registry lock | unknown |  |  |
| DNSSEC | Yes |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |
| PGP-encrypted e-mail | unknown |  |  |

## Domain endings

| Attribute | Value | Applies to | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Domain endings offered | unknown |  |  |
| Kinds of endings | unknown |  |  |
| Notable endings | unknown |  |  |

## Payment

| Attribute | Value | Applies to | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Pay with | BTC, ETH, BCH |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |
| Payment chains | unknown |  |  |
| Other payment methods | card, PayPal |  | namecheap.com (checked 2 Nov 2026 · verified 2 Nov 2026) |

## Trust

| Attribute | Value | Applies to | Source |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Support channels | unknown |  |  |

## Company and trust

### Company

- Headquarters: United States (Source: namecheap.com)
- Registered name: Namecheap, Inc. (Source: namecheap.com)
- Registered address: 4600 East Washington Street, Suite 300, Phoenix, AZ 85034, USA (Source: namecheap.com)

### Transparency

- Transparency 100 %
- 0 of 10 key values not published
- Imprint / company details: yes
- Public fee schedule: yes
- Terms and conditions: yes
- Terms with version or date: unknown
- Sources last checked 2026-11-02

## How the score is made up

6.0 of 10 · average. Weighted sum of the criteria, each 0 to 10 from proven values. A criterion without data is not scored and counts with the category median, not as 0.

| Criterion | Weight | Part (0–10) | Points |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| Control & suspension risk | 25 % | 5.7 | 1.4 |
| Anonymity | 25 % | 5.8 | 1.5 |
| Trust | 20 % | 7.0 | 1.4 |
| Account security | 10 % | 10.0 | 1.0 |
| Jurisdiction | 10 % | 2.0 | 0.2 |
| Costs | 5 % | 5.2 | 0.3 |
| Community | 5 % | not scored | counts neutral (0.3) |

## Jurisdiction

Namecheap has its legal seat in United States: Five Eyes.

Broad surveillance powers with gag orders, fast takedowns on copyright notices, and domain seizures by court order are common.

## Changelog

- 2 Nov 2026: Score changed from 54.64 to 59.99.
- 2 Nov 2026: Score changed from 54.74 to 54.64.
- 2 Nov 2026: Score changed from 53.34 to 54.74.
- 2 Nov 2026: Score changed from 53.16 to 53.34.
- 2 Nov 2026: Score changed from 54.2 to 53.16.
- 2 Nov 2026: Score changed from 54.5 to 54.2.
- 2 Nov 2026: Score changed from 57.09 to 54.5.
- 2 Nov 2026: Headquarters: United States.

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