Our verdict
For a domain you can't afford to lose, DotVault's security-first approach is worth the small premium.
DotVault treats domains like the critical assets they are. Enforced 2FA, one-click DNSSEC, and optional registry lock make hijacking far harder than at a typical budget registrar.
You pay a little more and the TLD catalog is smaller, but for a primary business domain that trade is easy to justify. Checkout is refreshingly free of upsells.
What we liked
- Strong security features by default
- One-click DNSSEC and registry lock
- No surprise upsells at checkout
Worth noting
- Slightly higher base prices
- Fewer niche TLDs than rivals
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