question Moving to a new registrar - Please advise

[Mtaly]

I have been using name.com for a very long time. But I decided to end this relationship today :/ due to their unreliable customer service + their high prices compared to other registrars.

I am thinking about the following alternative and need some experts advise, as I look for:

• Well established registrar.
• Strong customer service, 24/7 chat is always my preferred way of communication.
• Security, 2 step verification for login.
• Affordable prices within the industry with free WHOIS - monthly coupons ...etc.

So, I have been thinking to transfer my domains from name.com (5 domains) to:

• Namesilo: I have a couple of domains with them but I do not like their interface especially the mixed modern and classic .. makes me confused.
• Google domains: high in prices but Google is well established and secure.
• Cloudflare: I do not know anything about them, if someone has used their domain registry system please share your experience.
• Dynadot.

What do you think guys?

 

[lock]

If you’re going to take shots

All these shots never really go unnoticed but I often think twice about doing business when see person chuck a Karen.

 

[7363824]

Epik won't allow you to transfer newly registered domains within 60 days besides a push which can be done at any registrar that supports account pushes. No registrar allows you to transfer domains within 60 days after registration as per ICANN rules.

They do however lock transferred in domains and pushed domains for 60 days by default, which is uncommon, especially for pushes.

I am talking about transfers not registrations. I have yet to find a registrar that allows you to transfer out a domain that was transfered to them within the last 60 days and this INCLUDES Dynadot. Notice my quote from Dynadot says newly transfered not newly registered.

I don't like 60 day locks wither. But I'm not going to hold against a registrar something that every regisrar does. And unlike the others Epik will consider waiving it.

 

[branding]

I am talking about transfers not registrations. I have yet to find a registrar that allows you to transfer out a domain that was transfered to them within the last 60 days and this INCLUDES Dynadot. Notice my quote from Dynadot says newly transfered not newly registered.

I don't like 60 day locks wither. But I'm not going to hold against a registrar something that every regisrar does. And unlike the others Epik will consider waiving it.

Ok, probably misread that

Thing is, Epik is not the only registrar allowing you to transfer again. I recently moved away from some lesser known registrars within 60 days. I know Namecheap allows this.

Not 100% sure about Dynadot/namesilo as I never needed to transfer away again within 60 days. It's allowed by ICANN so who knows?

Fact remains, Epik will impose locks that are not industry standard. Both on aftermarket purchases, transfers, pushes. Sure, they can be lifted (they have good support) but when it comes to a new user (in special) that's something to take into account.

 

[Victor Reyes]

Epik is a good one, but if you have more than 100 domains I would say Uniregistry, it works with Afternic Premium Network too, so, for me it's the best

 

[branding]

I would still disagree on the "industry standard" pertaining to 60 day locks. Every registrar I have an account at enforces then on recent transfers, including Epik, Dynadot, NameSilo, NameBright, GoDaddy, and Network Solutions.

You're right. That comment was regarding account pushes. Like I said, I never checked if most registrars allow a transfer within 60 days as ICANN rules changed not that long ago and I never needed it.
Something to check next time I transfer some names.

They all should allow it though but that's another discussion

Bottom line, every registrar has its pros and cons but he will be fine with either of the registrars mentioned.

 

[April004]

Cloudflare: I do not know anything about them, if someone has used their domain registry system please share your experience.

Using Cloudflare registrar for some of my clients' domains. Cloudflare does not allows third-party nameservers, so you have to stick with cloudflare DNS if you want to use them!

 

[DNENTREPRENEURS]

Godaddy/Dynadot

 

[VRDomainNames]

Namesilo is great, especially if you want to use their marketplace. I've sold tons of domains through them. I'm not a fan of their new site, but thankfully they still let us switch back to the original. While the original was never perfect, I find it much better than the new site they are trying to switch over to.

 

[Bohdan]

Dyna

 

[Nahdism]

In Cloudflare, you cannot push domains from one account to another so only the authorization code method works. Otherwise, they are good.

Dynadot is also good. Although they may reply 1-2 days late they will make sure your query is sorted to the fullest. But sometimes their DNS goes down making site inaccessible for a few minutes.

 

[karmaco]

I would still disagree on the "industry standard" pertaining to 60 day locks. Every registrar I have an account at enforces then on recent transfers, including Epik, Dynadot, NameSilo, NameBright, GoDaddy, and Network Solutions.

Not every register enforces gray locks (no side to side pushes) on recent buys in marketplace and recent transfers. I can’t think of any who do.

 

[Steven McEvoy]

so... @Mtaly who did you chose?

 

[branding]

Didn't even know that was an option. So when you say verified account does that mean that should be enabled on my account since I sent in my ID?

I don't think it's automated once you verified but support will enable it upon request I suppose.

 

[Sinbad]

Dyna dyna and dynadot.

 

[Robin Hablani]

I have been using name.com for a very long time. But I decided to end this relationship today :/ due to their unreliable customer service + their high prices compared to other registrars.

I am thinking about the following alternative and need some experts advise, as I look for:

• Well established registrar.
• Strong customer service, 24/7 chat is always my preferred way of communication.
• Security, 2 step verification for login.
• Affordable prices within the industry with free WHOIS - monthly coupons ...etc.

So, I have been thinking to transfer my domains from name.com (5 domains) to:

• Namesilo: I have a couple of domains with them but I do not like their interface especially the mixed modern and classic .. makes me confused.
• Google domains: high in prices but Google is well established and secure.
• Cloudflare: I do not know anything about them, if someone has used their domain registry system please share your experience.
• Dynadot.

What do you think guys?

I would recommend Google Domains, they're secure, quick...

I registered a domain with them using Auth code and the domains was in my account after an hour...

If you use Google domains, you have the security, speed, reliability and everything...

 

[turbo funk]

Epik or Dynadot. I personally prefer Dynadot as they're more established and recognised beyond the domainer Industry. Best UI ever.

For full on 24/7 support, especially if you're a frequent NP user Epik is a solid choice. Make sure to contact them to get domainer/Namepros pricing activated for your account.

I could recommend both Google and Cloudflare If you're the enduser for your domains. Great support and security features and those companies will not go anywhere soon. Solid.

im shook, i didnt even know EPIK had special prices this whole time... so much wasted money i bet lol..

oh well i've already started switching to dynadot anyway, always cheaper and no secret passwords needed lol

 

[golan]

Porkbun

they don't support fast transfer

 

[BRANDERX]

GoDaddy & Dynadot, best registrars in the business.

You'll be OK with both.

imo

 

[turbo funk]

We got @turbo funk upgraded to domains at cost. It turns out, he did great -- lots of promo .coms as low as $5.49 when we did a really crazy promo last summer. The big savings with NP pricing is on renewals. So, he got NP pricing just in time because he joined in August 2019 and his renewals were coming up. All is well.

haha i was thinking the same thing, when you gave me this info, about the timing of my purchases and the wave of renewals coming up
thanks! <3

 

[ResoluteDomains]

Idk if it's automated or not but Rob PMed me and said it should be on my account, and I did check and it was. It's possible he manually added it first but the way he made it sounds is that it is automated because he was asking me if I had any problems with that on my account.

But add that to the list of things to like about Epik, I mean no other company I've dealt with do I get emails/PMs directly from the CEO. I mean I realize as Epik grows that won't scale well but he has built up a great team to where in almost all cases I feel confident that the team can handle in and in those rare cases for something extreme happens, I suspect he will continue to be available as needed.

They are amazing arent they?

 

[branding]

Do all namepros accounts get better renewal prices?

Yes. Try them. You'll love them

 

[branding]

If you mean Epik, well I have registered a lot of names there.

Good man since you asked about renewals I took it for you not being a customer. Renewals are currently at $8.49 I think, for namepros members.

 

[NameSmart]

I'm very much impressed by Epik and Porkbun!

Epik for service & Porkbun for pricing!

All times!

Hope this information helps.

Kind Regards.

 

[Samer]

While epik is nice it sometimes pays to use a more reliable register such as namesilo or godaddy, few end-users want a domain at epik

Rreally disagree,GD & NameSilo? Really.
If you’re going to take shots at epik;
Use better than 16 cent penny stock NameSilo

Godaddy? Well... Best to refrain.