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Ask HN: Domain name purchase: godaddy vs. route53?
Hi! I'm relatively new to these questions.
Since I'm going to host my app on AWS, I was thinking to purchase the domain name directly on Route53.
But the prices are quite different for a .com:
- Godaddy: $2.99 (y1) + $14.99 (y2)
- Route53: $12 (y1) + $12 (y2)
However, the AWS doc says the transfer is $12 but I'm not sure about the meaning of "transfer". If I purchase the domain on Godaddy, do I need to "transfer" it on AWS? In this case it would be less expensive to purchase on Route53.
Thanks for the help.
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Ok I think I've understood. A "transfer" means moving the management of a domain name from a registrar to another one. What I need in my case is just to change the DNS to use a domain name registered somewhere else. Please tell me if I'm wrong! :)
- ultrablue 10y agoI know you didn't supply it as an option, but I've found google domains to be really good. I moved off of GodAddy to them last year. Reasonably priced, easy to use and fast.
- ggregoire 10y agoOk thanks, I will look at Google Domains. Edit: the service is restricted to Canada, UK and US. :(
- viraptor 10y agoKeep in mind you can pay one company to own the domain and then set the NS to point at AWS and use Route53 to manage it. That doesn't require a domain transfer. Apart from the price, you could also look at the company history. I wouldn't touch godaddy even if they were the cheapest option to be honest. Quick google will give you an idea of various issues with them.
- davismwfl 10y agoIf those are the two options you are considering, AWS hands down. Godaddy is not who I would ever rely on. I use enom for ordering domains generally (I have a reseller account) and then point the NS to AWS. Keeps my costs low and allows me the flexibility of AWS Route53 which I really have come to love.