Where to Register Your Domain Name
Now that Google Domains is closed. Here are some recommendations for where to register your domain name.
*Prices listed are current as of the date of writing this article and are subject to change. Please refer to the respective websites for the most up-to-date pricing.
1. Porkbun.com
- Porkbun.com has one of the lowest prices for domain name transfers and renewals.
- includes WHOIS privacy protection
- includes free SSL
Current prices (in USD):
.com
1st year domain registration (use promo code AWESOMENESS for $1 off): $11.08 $10.08
transfers/renewals: $11.08 /yr
porkbun.com/tld/com
.ca
1st year domain registration (use promo code AWESOMENESS for $1 off): $8.87 $7.87
transfers: $8.87 /yr
renewals: $8.95 /yr
porkbun.com/tld/ca
2. Cloudflare.com
- Cloudflare.com offers wholesale pricing for domain name registration, transfers and renewals – no markups.
- includes WHOIS domain redaction
(most personal info removed except for state/province and registrant country) - includes free SSL
Current prices (in USD):
.com
registration, transfers/renewals: $10.46 /yr
domains.cloudflare.com
.ca
registration, transfers/renewals: $8.96 /yr
domains.cloudflare.com
Notes:
Must be using Cloudflare name servers to use them as your domain registrar.
Sign up for their free plan.
If you decide one day to not use Cloudflare name servers,
must transfer the domain name to another registrar before changing the name servers away from Cloudflare.
Need Help with Setting This Up?
If you would like help with registering or transferring your domain name, reach out.
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