Quick answer
Can I buy a domain with Ethereum?
Yes, you can buy a domain with Ethereum at BuyDomainsCrypto, with no KYC. BuyDomainsCrypto accepts ETH on the Ethereum mainnet: the amount in ETH is calculated from the dollar price and locked for 30 minutes, and the top-up is credited after 12 confirmations. A .com costs $11.49/year and $11.49/year to renew. No ID: only a verified email, kept private.
Paying with Ethereum: key facts
| Coin | Ethereum (ETH) |
|---|---|
| Network | Only the Ethereum mainnet |
| Confirmations before credit | 12 |
| Address format | an Ethereum address (starts with 0x), shown on the payment page only |
| Minimum top-up | $25 |
| Rate lock | 30 minutes |
| Price unit | US dollars, converted to ETH at checkout and locked for 30 minutes |
| Not accepted | ETH on layer-2 networks (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base and others) |
| Fee added by BuyDomainsCrypto | None: you pay the domain price and the network fee only |
| KYC | None: no ID, only a verified email, kept private |
| What it pays for | Registrations, renewals and transfers of 55 extensions, from one balance |
How do I buy a domain with Ethereum?
Five steps from search to an active domain. The order status moves from Awaiting payment to Verifying, Processing and Active.
Search the name
Search a domain and add it to your cart. Prices are per year in US dollars: .com $11.49/year.
Choose ETH on Ethereum
On the payment page, top up at least $25 and choose ETH on Ethereum. Pick the same network in your wallet or exchange.
Send the exact amount
Send the exact ETH amount to the address shown: an Ethereum address (starts with 0x). The rate is locked for 30 minutes.
Wait for 12 confirmations
The order shows Verifying while the payment is checked on the blockchain. Your balance is credited after 12 confirmations on the Ethereum mainnet.
Get your domain
The order moves to Processing, then Active: usually within minutes of the top-up being credited; a few extensions take a few hours. Safety net: if a domain cannot be registered (taken in the meantime, registry refusal), the full amount goes back to your balance.
How much does it cost to pay with Ethereum?
BuyDomainsCrypto adds no fee for paying in Ethereum. You pay the domain price in US dollars, plus the fee of the Ethereum mainnet, which goes to the network. Gas on Ethereum mainnet varies with network load. ETH sent on a layer-2 network (Arbitrum, Optimism, Base…) is not accepted.
An exchange may also charge its own withdrawal fee. If it takes that fee from the amount you send, add it, so the exact amount arrives. Domain prices are the same whatever coin you use: see the pricing page.
What mistakes should I avoid when paying with Ethereum?
Check three things before you send: the network, the exact amount and the 30-minute window. ETH is accepted on the Ethereum mainnet only.
- Send ETH on the Ethereum mainnet only, not on a layer-2 network.
- The ETH amount and its rate are locked for 30 minutes: send within that window.
- Send the exact amount shown, to the last decimal.
Which registrars accept Ethereum?
As of 8 October 2026, per each registrar's own payment or help pages. Each registrar has a dated page with its sources: for example Does Namecheap accept crypto? or Does Dynadot accept crypto?.
| Registrar | Accepts Ethereum? | Processor or network |
|---|---|---|
| BuyDomainsCrypto | Yes, on Ethereum | Direct; credited after 12 confirmations |
| Dynadot | Yes | BitPay |
| NameSilo | Yes, via Nicky | Nicky |
| Gandi | Yes | BitPay |
| Njalla | Yes | Direct |
| Cloudflare Registrar | No crypto documented | — |
Prices checked on
All 15 registrars we checked, with coins, networks, processors and KYC, are in the crypto registrar matrix and the ranking of registrars that accept crypto.
How payment works
Top up $25 or more
Choose the amount and the coin (BTC, USDT, USDC, ETH, SOL, LTC). The crypto amount and its rate are locked for 30 minutes.
Send it to the address shown, on the exact network
The payment page shows our deposit address for the coin and network you picked: BTC on Bitcoin, USDT on Tron (TRC-20) or Ethereum (ERC-20), USDC on Ethereum (ERC-20), ETH on Ethereum, SOL on Solana, LTC on Litecoin. Send only that coin on that network: funds sent on another network or in another coin can’t be recovered. The network fee comes on top of the amount.
Send the exact amount shown, then click “I’ve sent the payment”
Each top-up has its own exact amount (down to the last decimals): that is how your payment is found and matched to your account automatically. Nothing else to send us.
Credited after the network confirmations
Your balance is credited once the network has confirmed the transaction. Usual times:
Crypto Network Confirmations Usual time BTC Bitcoin 2 ≈ 20 min USDT Tron (TRC-20) 20 ≈ 1 min USDT Ethereum (ERC-20) 12 ≈ 5 min USDC Ethereum (ERC-20) 12 ≈ 5 min ETH Ethereum 12 ≈ 5 min SOL Solana 1 ≈ 1 min LTC Litecoin 6 ≈ 15 min One balance for every domain
If you started from a domain search, the domains in your cart are registered automatically as soon as the top-up is credited. What is left stays on your balance for renewals, transfers and new domains. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires, and it pays for new domains, renewals and transfers, but it is not refundable.
Closed the tab? The pending top-up stays under Billing in your account: open it to see the address and the exact amount again.
What can I buy with Ethereum?
Prices are per year in US dollars and paid from your balance, whatever coin you top up with. Every extension is on the pricing page.
| Extension | 1st year | Renewal | Transfer | WHOIS privacy | Restrictions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| .com | $11.49 | $11.49 | $11.49 | Free | None |
| .net | $12.19 | $12.19 | $12.19 | Free | None |
| .org | $8.79 | $11.49 | $11.49 | Free | None |
| .io | $32.99 | $50.49 | $50.49 | Free | None |
| .ai | $81.99 | $81.99 | $81.99 | Free | min. 2 years |
| .xyz | $11.49 | $11.49 | $11.49 | Free | None |
| .co | $30.69 | $30.69 | $30.69 | Free | None |
| .app | $8.49 | $14.49 | $14.49 | Free | HTTPS required |
| .dev | $8.49 | $12.49 | $12.49 | Free | HTTPS required |
Paying with Ethereum: FAQ
Can I buy a domain with Ethereum without KYC?
Yes. BuyDomainsCrypto never asks for an ID, a selfie or documents. You top up your balance in ETH on Ethereum and register any of 55 extensions from it. You only need a working email address: the registrant email is verified after registration, as ICANN rules require (within 15 days).
How many confirmations does a Ethereum payment need?
A Ethereum top-up is credited after 12 confirmations on the Ethereum mainnet. Until then the order shows Verifying, while the payment is checked on the blockchain. Once credited, the balance pays your cart and the order moves to Processing, then Active. For comparison: 2 for BTC, 20 for USDT TRC-20, 12 for ERC-20 tokens and ETH, 1 for SOL, 6 for LTC.
What happens if I send ETH on the wrong network?
ETH is accepted on the Ethereum mainnet only. A payment sent on another network does not reach your top-up and may not be recoverable. Write to [email protected] with the coin, the network, the exact amount and the time you sent it: we check what is possible, but we cannot promise a recovery. Always compare the network on the payment page with your wallet.
Is the ETH price locked?
Yes, for 30 minutes. Prices are in US dollars; at checkout the ETH amount is calculated from the dollar price and locked for 30 minutes. Send the exact amount within that window. If your exchange deducts a withdrawal fee from the amount, add it, so the exact amount arrives.
Can I get a refund in Ethereum?
Top-ups are not paid back in crypto. Unused balance stays on your account and never expires, and it pays for new domains, renewals and transfers, but it is not refundable. Safety net: if a domain cannot be registered (taken in the meantime, registry refusal), the full amount goes back to your balance. You can then pick another name or pay a renewal with it. The refunds page explains the rules in full.
Is a Ethereum payment private?
Not on the blockchain: Ethereum is a public ledger, so anyone can see the transaction and the addresses. What stays private is your identity on our side: no ID, no KYC, only a verified email, kept private. WHOIS privacy then keeps your details out of public records where the registry allows it.
Can I pay renewals and transfers with Ethereum?
Yes. One balance pays registrations, renewals and transfers. Top up in ETH whenever you want; auto-renew does the rest: automatic renewal from your balance, switched on or off for each domain. Unused balance never expires, so a top-up today can pay next year's renewal of any domain on the account.
Can I pay with ETH on Arbitrum, Optimism or Base?
No. ETH is accepted on the Ethereum mainnet only. ETH sent on a layer-2 network such as Arbitrum, Optimism or Base does not reach your top-up. Withdraw to the Ethereum mainnet, or choose another coin. The ETH amount is locked for 30 minutes and credited after 12 confirmations.