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Free domain + SSL (Namecheap via Student Pack)

Name: Free domain + SSL (Namecheap via Student Pack)
Brand: Namecheap
Availability: InStock

Free

A free .me domain for one year plus a free SSL certificate, claimed through the GitHub Student Pack.

8/10

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Full paid tier, free+2
Instant automated verification+1
No payment method needed+1
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Offer record

Eligibility: GitHub Student Developer Pack
Source: Official Namecheap page ↗

Good for a portfolio or first project: a free .me domain for a year plus a free SSL certificate, delivered through the GitHub Student Developer Pack and Namecheap's student program.

What you get

One free .me domain registration for 12 months
A free SSL certificate to secure your site
Standard Namecheap DNS management

How to claim

First get the GitHub Student Developer Pack.
From the pack, open the Namecheap offer (or go to nc.me).
Register your .me domain and claim the SSL.

Good to know

The first year is free; renewals are paid at normal rates, so set a reminder if you don't want to keep it. One domain per verified student.

Eligibility & terms

Who can apply: GitHub Student Pack members
Offer duration: Ongoing