What Happens to Your Namecheap Account When You Die
Quick Facts
Contact
support.namecheap.com
Domains
Check expiry
Hosting
May have sites
Step-by-Step Guide
Check domain expiry dates immediately
Same urgency as GoDaddy — domains expire and are lost.
Transfer domains with estate documentation
Contact Namecheap support with death cert.
Document Now Checklist
- Namecheap account email
- Domain names and expiry dates
Last verified: June 2026. Platform policies may change. Verify current procedures directly with Namecheap. This guide is for informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice.
Related Guides
Domain Names (GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare)
Domains expire on a specific date. If not renewed, they become publicly available and can be registered by anyone.
Shopify
If you have an active Shopify store, orders may continue coming in. Your executor needs access immediately to fulfill or refund.
GitHub
Transfer important private repositories to a trusted collaborator or organisation. Go to Repo Settings → Transfer.
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