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Privacy domain service

Njalla

Privacy-first domain service that registers domains in its own name on your behalf, accepts cryptocurrency, and includes anycast DNS and DNSSEC.

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Njalla homepage
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Overview

Njalla describes itself as a privacy service rather than a registrar. When you buy a domain through Njalla, Njalla becomes the registered owner and an agreement gives you full usage rights; you can transfer ownership to yourself or someone else whenever you want. The practical effect is that Njalla, not you, appears as the registrant.

Pricing is by TLD with no packages: .com, .net, .org, .eu and a handful of other extensions are €15 a year. Every domain includes anycast DNS, DNSSEC where the extension supports it, email forwarding and human support. Payment works with Bitcoin, Monero, Litecoin, Ethereum and other cryptocurrencies, or PayPal.

Njalla states plainly that it will never be the cheapest option. It also sells a VPN and virtual servers. The ownership model is the key trade-off: legally, the domain belongs to Njalla, so it fits projects where anonymity is worth more than holding the registration in your own name.

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Pricing and plans

Plan Price What you get
€15 tier €15/yr .com, .net, .org, .eu, .link, .top and others
VPS 15 €15/mo 1 core, 1.5 GB RAM, 15 GB disk, 1.5 TB traffic

Njalla's pricing page lists .com in the €15-per-year group; a separate renewal price was not shown, so the renewal fact is left empty. Payment is accepted in several cryptocurrencies and PayPal. Njalla does not publish a TLD count on the pages read.

Source: njal.la/pricing/ · prices as published, excluding tax.

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What it does

Proxy ownership
Njalla registers the domain in its own name and gives you full usage rights under an agreement.
Anycast DNS
Included with every domain.
DNSSEC
Supported where the TLD allows it, including .com.
Crypto payments
Pay with Bitcoin, Monero, Litecoin, Ethereum and more, or PayPal.
Email forwarding
Included with all registrations.
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Strengths and limitations

Strengths

  • Njalla, not you, appears as the registrant
  • All features included with no upsells
  • Anonymous payment options
  • DNSSEC and anycast DNS included

Limitations

  • Njalla, not you, is the legal owner of the domain
  • .com at €15 costs more than most registrars
  • Njalla says it will never compete on price
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Who it suits

Good for

  • Activists, journalists and privacy-sensitive projects
  • People who want to pay without a card

Look elsewhere if

  • Businesses that need the domain registered in their own name
  • Large portfolios on a budget
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Alternatives to Njalla

Tool From Free option Stages
NameSilo Domain registrar
$17.29/yr Paid
Infomaniak Domains Domain registrar
CHF 13.60/yr Paid
Hover Domain registrar
$18.99/yr Paid
easyDNS Managed anycast DNS and registrar
$20/yr Paid
Squarespace Domains Domain registrar
$20/yr Paid
GoDaddy Domains Domain registrar
$22.99/yr Paid

All domain registrars →

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Questions

Who owns a domain bought through Njalla?

Njalla holds the registration in its name and grants you full usage rights; you can transfer ownership to yourself at any time.

How much is a .com at Njalla?

€15 per year.

Does Njalla support DNSSEC?

Yes, where the TLD supports it; .com does.

Can I pay Njalla with cryptocurrency?

Yes, Njalla accepts several cryptocurrencies including Bitcoin and Monero, as well as PayPal.

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