Service overview
Dynadot
dynadot.com
Mainstream ICANN registrar that takes Bitcoin, Litecoin and stablecoins
Privacy 5.0/10
Safety 6.5/10
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NameSilo review
Large US domain registrar that accepts Bitcoin, with free WHOIS privacy
Privacy score
5.0/ 10
CautionHow much you reveal
See the score breakdown Safety score
6.5/ 10
FairHow well you’re protected
See the score breakdown Identity policy
2/ 4 KYC level
ID in rare cases Read the policy Evidence
Documentation reviewed Grades based on published terms and documentation.
0 published tests Two grades. Different questions.Understand the methodology
The overview
The essentials, at a glance.
NameSilo is a domain registrar operating since 2009. Its terms put it at KYC level 2 of 4: ID in rare cases. NoKYC Score grades it 5.0/10 for privacy (caution) and 6.5/10 for safety (fair). In its favour: company named and 5+ years operating. To watch: it requires an email address. No incidents are on record.
What stands out
- Company named
The operating company and its jurisdiction are published.
- 5+ years operating
Has operated continuously for five years or more.
Before you use it
- Email required
An email address is required to use the service.
No test transactions published yet.
About NameSilo
NameSilo is an Arizona-based ICANN registrar operating since 2009 and one of the larger registrars by active domains. Its payment page lists cards, Alipay, PayPal, Venmo, account funds and Bitcoin as the only cryptocurrency. Its terms say there are no refunds for cryptocurrency purchases. As an ICANN registrar it requires accurate registrant contact details, verifies the registrant email address within 15 days or suspends the domain, and treats inaccurate WHOIS data as a material breach; some TLDs such as .us add nexus checks. No general ID requirement appears in the terms.
Cite this review or read as plain text
NoKYC Score, "NameSilo review", reviewed 23 Oct 2026, https://nokycscore.com/service/namesilo
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Privacy, without the guesswork.
2 / 11 features confirmed1 warning in the recorded terms
Identity
0 / 4 confirmed
- ID never requiredNo
The terms rule identity checks out, or the design makes them impossible.
- No account neededNo
Usable without creating an account, or the account is only a random number.
- No email neededNo
An email address is not required to sign up or use it.
- No phone numberNot stated
A phone number is never required.
Payment
0 / 2 confirmed
- Accepts MoneroNot stated
Monero hides sender, receiver and amount, so the payment cannot be traced to you.
- Accepts LightningNot stated
Bitcoin Lightning payments: fast, cheap and more private than on-chain.
Access
0 / 2 confirmed
- Tor onion addressNot stated
An official .onion address, reachable only through Tor.
- Works without JavaScriptNot stated
Core functions work with scripts disabled, as in Tor Browser on its safest setting.
Trust
2 / 3 confirmed
- Independent auditNot stated
A third party audited the code or the no-logs claim, and the report is public.
- Company namedYes
The operating company and its jurisdiction are published.
- 5+ years operatingYes
Has operated continuously for five years or more.
Warnings
1 flagged
- May ask for IDNot in terms
The terms reserve the right to demand identity documents, often after a risk flag.
- Email requiredYes
An email address is required to use the service.
- Phone number requiredNot in terms
A phone number is required to use the service.
- Nobody accountableNot in terms
No company or person is publicly responsible for the service.
“Not stated” means the service’s own pages do not say. Expand a group to see every check.
Identity requirements
Does NameSilo require KYC?
Level 2 of 4
ID in rare cases
- 0 Never
- 1 Not mentioned
- 2 Rare
- 3 On risk flag
- 4 Mandatory
Not normally. NameSilo's terms allow identity checks only in exceptional cases, such as a legal order. Checked against its own terms.
- Account required
- Email may be asked
- Phone may be asked
- ID only on legal order
KYC level 2: ID in rare cases. The terms allow identity checks only in exceptional cases, such as a legal order.
Registrant contact data and email verification are required under ICANN rules; certain TLDs add registry checks. No general ID requirement in the terms.
Transparent by design
Every point, explained.
Both grades start at 50 points and move by fixed, published amounts. Nothing is adjusted by hand. The total is divided by ten.
Privacy
5.0/ 10
- Starting points 50
- KYC level 2: ID in rare cases +4
- Requires email -4
- Total, clamped to 0–100 50
Safety
6.5/ 10
- Starting points 50
- Legal entity disclosed +5
- 5+ years operating +10
- Total, clamped to 0–100 65
Evidence, not promises
Test ledger 0
Published test transactions, with the route, amount and outcome available to inspect.
No test transactions published yet
The grades above rest on NameSilo’s terms and documentation. Tests will appear here with the date, route, amount band and result as they are run.
The track record
Incidents 0
No incidents on record
We have no documented cases for NameSilo. An empty record does not guarantee a service is risk-free.
Community experience
What users are saying 0
Reviews never change a grade. Reviews with a transaction reference are marked.
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NameSilo: common questions
Does NameSilo require KYC?
NameSilo is rated KYC level 2 of 4 on this site: ID in rare cases. Registrant contact data and email verification are required under ICANN rules; certain TLDs add registry checks. No general ID requirement in the terms.
Is NameSilo safe to use?
NameSilo has a Safety grade of 6.5 out of 10 and a Privacy grade of 5.0 out of 10. No incidents are on record. Evidence level: documentation reviewed.
Is NameSilo legit?
NameSilo is a working domain registrar that has operated since 2009. It publishes the company that runs it, in United States (Arizona). Being real is not the same as being safe: its Safety grade here is 6.5 out of 10, built from custody, liquidity, track record and incidents.
Is NameSilo a scam?
NoKYC Score does not label services as scams; it records documented incidents with their sources and outcomes. No incidents are on record for NameSilo.
Do I need an account or email to use NameSilo?
Email required.
Does NameSilo have a Tor onion address?
No official onion address was found on NameSilo's own pages.
Which cryptocurrencies does NameSilo support?
NameSilo supports BTC, and fiat payments in USD.
Can I use NameSilo over Tor?
NameSilo does not publish an official onion address.
Listing history
- Listing added. Facts and KYC level set from the service's own terms and documentation.