Submitted 8 months ago by AlexPewMaster@lemmy.zip to selfhosted@lemmy.world
I’m currently on the lookout for privacy-respecting domain registrars. What are you guys using and why?
The first registrar I used was DomainSite, back in 2004. They still exist but are called Name.com now. They’re a pretty good registrar.
I have most of my domains at Porkbun these days. They’re great too, and a bit cheaper.
In terms or privacy-respecting, most registrars will mask your WHOIS info for free, to comply with laws like GDPR. Never pay for “WHOIS privacy”.
I’m not super knowledgeable on this, but I chose Dynadot because it’s cheap and WHOIS privacy is included.
I’m using my local registrar. 10 years ago, when I registered my first domain, it was one of few options I was familiar with, and they had offered a discount. I could find something cheaper, but we’re talking about 8EUR/year. It doesn’t really matter.
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I started with Porkbun, but I also have some domains on Gandi because they offer a CC TLD I wanted.
I originally used namecheap but moved over to porkbun about 2 years ago now. I've really enjoyed their service since the move. The two instances where I needed to contact support were great. Issues were resolved very quick and responses weren't days apart like namecheap.
I currently use gandi but I’m planning on moving to cloudflare. Not in too much of a rush since I did a 10 year lease.
Ghandi.net because a paranoid DNS expert told me he uses it
Ghandi got sold to another company last year and they have started raising prices… I suggest you look into transfering your domain to somewhere else. I am trying porkbun now and it seems alright but they are others.
Hm I didn’t know. Thanks. I already use cloudflare for DNS so next cycle i might change the registrar too if it’s anything to save.
Namecheap because cheap
Initally some local site, then I transferred to GoDaddy, then to OVH (since GD is shit). One is still at Cloudflare (tried to move there, but they don’t support al TLDs that I use, like “.eu”).
For DNS I use Cloudflare. They provide a layer of privacy, i.e. your server IPs don’t get exposed directly.
No particular reason. They seem pretty alright.
Contabo, since I also rented a VPS with them at the time. Really great service, complete dns control. Can only recommend
Currently using Infomaniak.com and I’m really liking it. They are a bit pricy compared to other registrars but
I use Hostpoint.
+1 for Hostpoint. All my servers are in Switzerland as well.
Was on Namesilo. No complaints, save for the slow website. Changed to porkburn because it was a bit cheaper.
Chose Namecheap just for domain and later ionos and their mail service for my 2nd.
+1 for namecheap. I’m happy with them as a registrar. Their support has always been fast and helpful if I have an issue. I use CloudFlare for DNS as they were easier to setup something for dynamic IP.
Same setup for me.
Veebimajutus. They are a local registrar in my country and I like to support local businesses.
OVH because cheap enough for me, europe based and reliable.
Namesilo, cheap and never had issues
I use Infomaniak, as they follow swiss privacy laws and had the cheapest registration for .ch when I registered it first.
OVH because it’s European
Easydns.ca, no privacy issues. Nothing about me personally in the who’s db (.net tld)
Internet.bs because it’s cheap and had a cctld I wanted
cloudflare takes 0% commision, but its cloudflare
porkbun is good and cheap
Gen.xyz
I stick with the big names and then just use the cheapest for that TLD.
name.com. I don’t remember why I picked them, but they do no BS and the service is fine.
skilltheamps@feddit.de 8 months ago
What privacy concerns do you have? I’m all for privacy, but I don’t really see where registrars are a delicate topic in that. The most that comes to mind is that some (most?) have a service where they do not give out your name and address for whois requests, but instead the details of the registrar (namecheap has that for example).
AlexPewMaster@lemmy.zip 8 months ago
I want my private information to be hidden in Whois requests. Also, I don’t want to buy a domain from a registrar that seems very sketchy.
homesweethomeMrL@lemmy.world 8 months ago
Most registrars offer whois privacy protection which is a randomized forwarder, so if someone emails the contact it can get to you but none of your information is shown. Usually about $2 a year, don’t forget to auto-renew it.
Namecheap usually adds it for free for the initial registration period.