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> Don’t ever use namecheap for any kind of domains. It is the second worse domain registrar exists When did this happen? Anecdotally, in recent years, I've see

> Don’t ever use namecheap for any kind of domains. It is the second worse domain registrar exists When did this happen? Anecdotally, in recent years, I've seen namecheap be the primary recommendation for a domain registrar. When did the public opinion shift like this?

azemetre 3y ago
Yeah that was weird to hear. I’ve been using Namecheap for over ten years. I have around 100 domains. Had no issues, never transferred a domain tho. I also don’t use any other services they have.
- WarOnPrivacy 3y ago
  > I have around 100 domains. Had no issues 20+ years, fewer domains. Their expiration process is generous. That said, some international domains they sell have a poorly handled expiration process (as noted by the OP). Their upstream provider has a crappy+short grace system. I think NC could offset the harm by having the expiration 30+ days sooner but they don't. > I also don’t use any other services they have. I tried mail their mail hosting 10 years ago. They use an open source server and app plugin to mimic Outlook push. It was a disaster and my customer was not happy with me. I stick to domains, DNS and DDNS now.
dangus 3y ago
The truth of the matter is that namecheap does exactly what it says in the name. I rarely find a cheaper domain name elsewhere. OP gave us good information on what to do if you’re in this situation but to be frank, the entire situation is their fault. If you are using a domain for your email you need to protect it with your life. No working payment method no auto-renew, that’s on you. Namecheap emails you reminders at 30 days and 15 days ahead of time. “My phone was broken” is a lame excuse: get your ass to the library if you have to. In my case, I bought my renewals numerous years ahead of time. The price is only going to get higher anyway, might as well buy them now.

azemetre 3y ago

Yeah that was weird to hear. I’ve been using Namecheap for over ten years. I have around 100 domains. Had no issues, never transferred a domain tho. I also don’t use any other services they have.

WarOnPrivacy 3y ago
> I have around 100 domains. Had no issues 20+ years, fewer domains. Their expiration process is generous. That said, some international domains they sell have a poorly handled expiration process (as noted by the OP). Their upstream provider has a crappy+short grace system. I think NC could offset the harm by having the expiration 30+ days sooner but they don't. > I also don’t use any other services they have. I tried mail their mail hosting 10 years ago. They use an open source server and app plugin to mimic Outlook push. It was a disaster and my customer was not happy with me. I stick to domains, DNS and DDNS now.

dangus 3y ago

The truth of the matter is that namecheap does exactly what it says in the name. I rarely find a cheaper domain name elsewhere. OP gave us good information on what to do if you’re in this situation but to be frank, the entire situation is their fault. If you are using a domain for your email you need to protect it with your life. No working payment method no auto-renew, that’s on you. Namecheap emails you reminders at 30 days and 15 days ahead of time. “My phone was broken” is a lame excuse: get your ass to the library if you have to. In my case, I bought my renewals numerous years ahead of time. The price is only going to get higher anyway, might as well buy them now.