History & Overview

Namecheap is an ICANN-accredited domain registrar and technology company founded in 2000 by CEO Richard Kirkendall. It is one of the fastest-growing American companies according to the 2018 Inc. 5000. Celebrating nearly two decades ​of​ ​providing​ ​unparalleled levels​ ​of​ ​service,​ ​security,​ ​and​ ​support,​ ​Namecheap​ ​has​ ​been​ ​steadfast​ ​in​ ​customer​ ​satisfaction. With over 10 million domains under management, Namecheap is among the top domain registrars and web hosting providers in the world.

We offer a full selection of popular and unique domains, along with fully featured hosting packages, SSL security certificates, WhoisGuard privacy protection, and more–all at some of the lowest prices in the industry.

People Are The Reason

The Internet is built on computers and servers, but there’s no net without people–people like you and people like us. In today’s global market, having an online presence isn’t just a nice thing to have, it’s a necessity. We at Namecheap think it’s a basic right.

That’s why we’ve made it our mission to provide affordable access to domains, along with the products and services that can help you make your mark online.

The Internet isn’t just for people who write code or build server hardware. It’s for you and your ideas, big and small. We look forward to helping you get those ideas online and out to the world.

The Namecheap Mission

Namecheap offers the latest in high-quality domain and hosting products at the most competitive prices in the business. We work every day to provide unparalleled levels of service, security, and support. We won’t bother you with unwanted upselling or aggressive advertising. Our goal is to be honest, straightforward, friendly, and helpful. It’s that simple.