Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#1

Post by nezumi » Thu, Oct 07, 2010, 12:50 AM UTC

I need to register some .com domains, and it seems like a service I should be able to get very cheaply. Currently I use 123-reg.co.uk but I'm sure there must be something better out there. I'm also sure going with a cheap provider will likely turn out more expensive in the long run... In case it makes a difference, I'd also like to migrate over a .name domain, to keep everything within one account.

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#2

Post by sahillavingia » Thu, Oct 07, 2010, 1:01 AM UTC

http://godaddy.com/ - Cheap (esp. for just a year, renewals are a bit more) but their interface sucks.

http://namecheap.com/ - Almost as cheap, and has a much better interface.

Those are the two I use exclusively, minus some for ccTLD-specific domains.

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#3

Post by niccolop » Thu, Oct 07, 2010, 1:05 AM UTC

I prefer gandi.net

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#4

Post by jacquesm » Thu, Oct 07, 2010, 1:14 AM UTC

I use moniker, they're pretty good. They got bought out by oversee but the oversee people have seen fit to leave moniker to run as independently as possible.

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#5

Post by trampsymphony » Thu, Oct 07, 2010, 1:17 AM UTC

Gandi.net is my favorite. Decent prices, big selection of ccTLDs, great UI.

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#6

Post by shawndumas » Thu, Oct 07, 2010, 1:22 AM UTC

I've used http://www.1and1.com/ a lot and have had no problems.

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#7

Post by nezumi » Thu, Oct 07, 2010, 1:27 AM UTC

niccolop wrote: post #3

I prefer gandi.net

I love it - modern UI and a convincing tagline, I knew something like it had to be out there! (Thanks everyone for replying though.)

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#8

Post by lanstein » Thu, Oct 07, 2010, 1:28 AM UTC

sahillavingia wrote: post #2

http://godaddy.com/ - Cheap (esp. for just a year, renewals are a bit more) but their interface sucks. http://namecheap.com/ - Almost as cheap, and has a much better interface. Those are the two I use exclusively, minus some for ccTLD-specific domains.

Seconding namecheap. They usually have coupons as well.

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#9

Post by brk » Thu, Oct 07, 2010, 1:39 AM UTC

I use enom.com

If you're going to do any quantity of domains above 5 or 6, it's worthwhile.

Stay away from godaddy.com (IME).

Re: Ask HN: recommendations for domain registrars

#10

Post by jmarbach » Thu, Oct 07, 2010, 1:40 AM UTC

lanstein wrote: post #8

sahillavingia wrote: post #2

http://godaddy.com/ - Cheap (esp. for just a year, renewals are a bit more) but their interface sucks. http://namecheap.com/ - Almost as cheap, and has a much better interface. Those are the two I use exclusively, minus some for ccTLD-specific domains.

Seconding namecheap. They usually have coupons as well.

3rd recommendation for NameCheap here. I've used them for 4 years, never had a single problem with my domain portfolio. They are 2nd to no one. The bonus is that NC offers their excellent services at the cheapest prices... do a google search for their monthly coupon.