Quick answer
Can I register a .name domain offshore without KYC?
Yes. Verisign runs .name for personal names and accepts registrants from any country. We ask for one verified email and no ID, and include WHOIS privacy, which matters on a domain built on your own name. At Isthmus Domains, an offshore domain registrar in Panama, a .name costs $11.99/year the first year and $12.49/year to renew (19 October 2026), paid in crypto with no KYC.
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.name price per year
| Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .name | $11.99 | $12.49 | $12.49 | Free | None |
On .name the renewal is only slightly above the first year, which suits a name kept for life.
.name at a glance
| Registry | Verisign |
|---|---|
| Kind of extension | Generic extension (gTLD) for personal names |
| Who can register | Individuals; intended for personal names |
| Without KYC at Isthmus Domains | Yes, verified email, no ID |
| Public WHOIS / RDAP | Privacy included: your email hidden |
| Registration period | 1 to 10 years |
| Domain protection | Not offered on .name |
Must a .name match your real name, and is ID checked?
The registry intends .name for personal names, and a registration that does not fit that purpose can be challenged. Nobody checks your passport against the name you choose, though. Whether a nickname or pen name counts as a personal name is not verified in our sources. At Isthmus Domains we ask for one verified email, as ICANN requires, and no ID. A company should prefer .com or .biz, because a business brand on .name is the kind of use a challenge targets. You pay in crypto, and registration usually takes minutes once the top-up is credited.
Why privacy matters most on .name
A .name domain usually is your name, so the record should add nothing else about you. With the WHOIS privacy we include, the privacy service contact replaces your email in the public RDAP record, the only contact data we collect. The domain itself still shows the name you chose, since that is the address. Verisign, the .name registry, applies its own policies to the data it receives.
Is Domain protection available for .name?
No. .name is not on the list of extensions where we offer Domain protection, so a .name is always registered in your own name. Your shield here is the included WHOIS privacy, plus our base policy. We act on Panamanian court orders, not on complaints alone. We release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. If you need our company as registrant, pick an extension listed on the Domain protection page.
Verisign and the history of .name
ICANN selected .name in November 2000, in the same round as .biz and .pro. It was designed for individuals, and early registrations used the third level, as in john.smith.name, according to Wikipedia. Today the IANA root zone database lists Verisign as the registry. The extension supports DNSSEC and accented (IDN) names, and Amazon's registrar guide lists terms from 1 to 10 years. Our search covers second-level names such as yourname.name. As a generic extension, .name follows ICANN rules: a verified registrant email, the UDRP and the 60-day transfer lock.
Personal uses of a .name
| Use | Why .name fits |
|---|---|
| Personal home page | A short site under your own name, kept for life. |
| Lifelong email | [email protected] stays the same when you change job or provider. |
| CV and portfolio | Recruiters find a profile that matches the name on your CV. |
| Family site | A shared page for a family surname, its photos and history. |
Limits of a .name domain
Business use is the main risk: a .name built around a company brand can be challenged. Domain protection is not offered, so the registry holds the registrant data you give. Choose an email provider before buying, and add its MX, SPF and DKIM records in DNS. A lapsed personal email domain can be registered by someone else, who would then receive your mail. Keep auto-renew on. Using another person's name to trick people out of money is fraud and leads to suspension.
.name questions
Can a business register a .name domain?
It can place an order, but the extension is intended for personal names, and a business brand on .name can be challenged. A company should choose .com, .biz or .pro instead. For a person, .name is a clear way to own a website and an email address under their own name.
Can I add Domain protection to a .name?
No. .name is not among the extensions where we offer Domain protection, so it is always registered in your own name. WHOIS privacy is still included: the privacy service contact replaces your email, the only contact data we collect.
Can I use a .name only for email?
Yes, you do not need a website. Add your email provider's MX records and the SPF, DKIM and DMARC records it gives you in our DNS editor. Then [email protected] works with that provider. Keep auto-renew on, since an expired domain stops your mail.
Who sees my details on a .name?
In public lookups, the privacy service contact replaces your email, the only contact data we collect. Verisign, as registry, applies its own rules to the data it receives. We release the data we hold only when Panamanian law requires it (a Panamanian court or prosecutor's order), or in a UDRP case. A UDRP provider receives registrant record if a trademark dispute is filed.
Sources (3)
- IANA Root Zone Database: .name — IANA (2026-10-08)
- Amazon Route 53 Developer Guide: .name — Amazon Web Services (2026-10-08)
- .name (history and personal-name rule) — Wikipedia (2026-10-08)