Simon WillisonJun 15, 2023

OK, who can recommend a domain name registrar that:

- Is boring and dependable and has a rock solid track record
- Has a really good UI, including on mobile
- Supports as many TLDs as possible
- Isn't likely to get acquired by someone else
- Ideally supports multiple payment methods as insurance against accidental card expiry

I'd settled on Google Domains... but they just sold themselves to Squarespace! https://9to5google.com/2023/06/15/google-domains-squarespace/

Google Domains shutting down, assets sold and being migrated to Squarespace

Google Domains is "winding down following a transition period," with Squarespace taking over the business and assets...

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Show threadBoris Mann

@simon I still use NameCheap (but was preferring Google Domains for new registrations and recommending). They are doing more upsells but have been solid for decades.

We have a reseller account for @fission at Hexonet https://www.hexonet.net/

I need to look at it carefully, we may be able to open up sub accounts.

Domain Name Search | HEXONET

It all starts with a great domain name. HEXONET offers hundreds of TLD options, transfers, backorders, web apps, products, and more to our customers and resellers.

Jun 15, 2023 at 11:28pmWeb
Show threadAaron HuslageJun 16, 2023
@boris cloudflare has been great too.
Show threadBoris MannJun 16, 2023
@aaron it doesn’t have a very broad selection of TLDs, and I personally like to use them for DNS but use a separate firm for registrar
Show threadAaron HuslageJun 16, 2023
@boris fair