FAQs
Can I transfer an existing domain to Namecheap?
Yes, you can transfer your domain to Namecheap. Their transfer service offers 24/7 support, easy management and consolidation, and the opportunity for savings. Once your transfer has been authorized and you’ve paid, your transfer will be complete within 30 minutes to 6 days.
How much does a Namecheap domain cost?
That depends on what domain you want to buy. Domains usually start from $7.48 per year for the first year but depend on which you choose. For example, .com domains usually cost $13.98 per year. You'll also see price drops for regular sales. We've seen these bring domain name costs down to as little as $4.98 a year.
How much does Namecheap hosting cost?
You can choose from a range of Namecheap hosting plans with a variety of prices. Outside of sales, we've seen these start from $4.48 per month for the first month. We've even seen limited-time promotions offering the first month free. Keep an eye on what features are included in your chosen plan and what the costs rise to after the first month to get the best deal.
Can I get a Namecheap student discount?
Yes, University students can receive a free first domain from Namecheap, which is an ideal saving if you're starting out hosting websites. You'll just need to verify your student status with a valid education email address. You'll also be able to take advantage of extra bonuses from selected partners such as business card designs or a free logo.
How much is the Namecheap VPN?
There are two basic plans for a Namecheap VPN depending on whether you want to pay monthly or yearly. Monthly plans generally work out at $5.88 per month, whereas choosing the longer annual plan will only cost you $2.88 per month. As with Namecheap domain and hosting plans, we also see these prices drop regularly with limited-time promotions.
Does Namecheap offer an SSL certificate?
Yes, you can get an SSL certificate from Namecheap to signpost to your visitors & search engines that your site is safe. Namecheap frequently offers discounted or even free SSL certificates with selected plans as part of a promotion, so make sure to check in regularly for these offers. If your site already has Symantec SSL certificates, Namecheap will also replace them with updated certificates free of charge.
How do I contact Namecheap?
If you've got an issue or a question that needs answering, there's a couple of ways you can get in touch with Namecheap. You can either raise a ticket and wait for them to get back to you or you can use the Live Chat to get the issue sorted quicker.
Hints and tips
Watch for Namecheap sales: Namecheap loves to run sales throughout the year, slashing the prices by as much as 70% on their domains, hosting, and VPN plans. Keep an eye out throughout the year, especially around key holidays and Black Friday, to save a few dollars.
Opt for longer plans: Generally, longer plans will save you more money per month than shorter plans. Make sure to pay for your domain, hosting, or VPN annually rather than monthly to save more on long-term costs.
Namecheap VIP Rewards: Regular users at Namecheap can take advantage of VIP rewards. To qualify for this program, you must own over 50 active domains with Namecheap. The VIP Rewards Club nets members access to exclusive discounts on domains. If you find yourself using Namecheap often, this is a great service worth looking into.
Get Namecheap student discounts: If you're studying, you can register your student status with Namecheap using a valid education email to access student-only offers. You'll also get a free domain (if you don't already own one), as well as access to exclusive business card designs and a free logo for your site.
Sell old domains: As well as purchasing new domains, if you've got an old domain name you're no longer using then you can sell that too. You can list your domain for sale in the Namecheap marketplace for your desired price.
Become a Namecheap affiliate: if you have a website and are happy to advertise Namecheap, you can earn money for every person who signs up for a Namecheap plan through your affiliaite link as a member of the affiliate scheme. Affiliates earn commission every time someone buys a Namecheap plan form a visit via the link on their site, with rates growing the more people you refer.
Sign up for the Namecheap newsletter: Register for the Namecheap newsletter to stay informed of any upcoming promos or price drops, promo codes, and any other discounts and special deals including big sales.
How to use Namecheap promo codes
1. Browse our Namecheap promo codes, select one you want to use, and click "Get Code" to reveal it.
2. Head to the Namecheap website and look through the different plans you want to buy, adding them to your shopping cart as you go.
3. When you're ready to buy, click on your cart to review your order.
4. Look under the section with the “Promo Code” title and click inside the empty field.
5. Enter your promo code in this field and click “Apply”.
6. Your cart total will be brought down and you can now proceed through the checkout to place your purchase at the new discounted rate.
How we source coupon codes
Tom’s Hardware has a coupons team dedicated to finding the latest and best codes for each of our pages. Through partnerships with retailers, our affiliate networks, and searching the web, we find the most recent ways to save on online orders, including any exclusive codes our commercial team negotiates. We then upload the latest codes & promotions to our pages, refreshing them twice a week.
How we test coupon codes
Our dedicated coupons team tests each code before they’re uploaded to our pages to ensure they will be accepted at the checkout. Coupons can include the likes of free shipping, student discounts, multibuy offers and more, and you’ll find applicable codes for products & services across all categories. However, we don’t list any one-time use or user-specific codes - this is to make sure each code is available for everyone who visits our site to use
For the sake of clarity, we also include key information about each coupon, such as expiry dates and any terms & conditions, on the page. We update this information whenever we become aware of any changes, with each page updated twice a week. You can read the terms & conditions for an offer by looking for the corresponding text and clicking it to expand the terms section. This text can be found near the ‘Get Code’ button.
What to do if a coupon code doesn’t work
Despite our team regularly refreshing our pages and testing every code before upload, every now and then a coupon may not work as intended. Retailers can change expiry dates or terms & conditions before pages can be updated, offers can expire, or a coupon can no longer be accepted. If you have any issues using one of our codes, our team is on hand to help.
It’s always best to start by double-checking a code’s terms & conditions to make sure your order meets the requirements. Click “View terms and conditions” to expand the code section. Here you’ll find all available information on your chosen offer. Discounts may be product-specific (i.e. 10% off PC cases), have an associated minimum order value (i.e. spend $30 or more), or require verification (i.e. register with a valid student or workplace email address).
If you comply with all listed requirements and your discount is still not being applied, send an email to our team at coupons.tomshardware@futurenet.com and we can help. Let us know which code you are trying to use and which page it’s listed on, and customer support will reply as soon as possible to assist.
How we make money
Tom’s Hardware earns money from coupon pages on a commission basis. For every coupon page on our site, we have negotiated a deal with that retailer. Whenever someone places an order with that brand and applies one of our codes to their cart, we earn a percentage of the final order total back in commission.
The good news? This means that we offer our codes without charging any fees. Redeeming a discount listed on Tom’s Hardware is always free - all you will need to pay is a discounted price for whatever items you want to buy.
If you're looking for more information on Tom's Hardware coupons, you can also read more about How We Source Coupon Codes and How to Use Them on our dedicated page.
