Hillan Klein

CEO @ &

[Richard Kirkendall @namecheapceo123]

Just released SafePay for Sellerhub. Now both buyers and sellers can easily start a transaction to buy or sell a domain name. Domains paid by wire and BTC payments are processed at 3%. Option to split the commission in a variety of ways is available as well!

[Richard Kirkendall @namecheapceo123]

1 year of Sellerhub at Spaceship. 🚀

[Spaceship @spaceship]

"Alf, no time for cats. Let’s build a website."

That’s the exact code phrase our team has been using for months while teaching Alf, our AI assistant, how to… build websites.

Now, Alf Website Studio is live.

It can turn an idea into a full website in moments – structure, branding, images, and copy included. Changes can be made in chat or directly in the editor. No coding. No technical setup.

Alf Website Studio is just getting started. We’ll keep building what’s next together, shaped by what you actually want.

Try it free for 30 days. Then it’s just $5/mo.

🚀 Be among the first to build a website with Alf → https://t.co/imE4kF37MC

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

@DomainGoodness @MyBrandDomains @NameZoneCo Not at all what we want. We tested the buyer commission, learned quickly that it wasn't the right decision and rolled it back. Appreciate your feedback, we won't be rolling out a buyer commission again.

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

@MyBrandDomains @NameZoneCo We agree with you, this was a bad decision - we tried something that we thought might work and learned quickly that it didn't. We have already rolled it back and will be implementing a 10% seller commission in the near future instead.

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

@NameZoneCo You're right - this was a mistake, and our team rolled it back already. We tried something, it didn't work and we learned from it. Happens from time to time, so thanks for your feedback here, we won't be adding a buyer commission again.

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

Let’s go! 💪

[Richard Kirkendall @namecheapceo123]

Namecheap/Spaceship has now officially surpassed Godaddy as the number one seller of new domains in the industry. The trend will only get wider going forward. If you are not listing your domains on Sellerhub, you are missing out on the largest single registration path and exposure for the sale of your domains. 🚀🚀🚀

[SelDomain.com @SeldomainCom]

Just sold https://t.co/yC4vgaxrDu via @spaceship! 🚀

The entire process was incredibly smooth—completed in just a couple of hours with excellent communication throughout.

A huge thanks to the @spaceship team for their outstanding support! 🙌

Looking forward to more great experiences in 2026.
#DomainSale #Domains #Domaining

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

Wow! Another million domains added in just 2 months! Amazing effort by our team, and a huge thank you to each of our customers that put their trust in our platform every day! 🚀

[Spaceship @spaceship]

So, we did it💪
Just hit 6 million domains under management, growing from ~2M to 6M in a year.
Thanks for the trust.
Onwards 🚀

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

Check this out! Excited for this integration to take off :)

[Spaceship @spaceship]

Spaceship is now available as an app in ChatGPT🚀
So if you’re using it to brainstorm names, you can check available domains and prices right in chat, and then follow a direct link to register with your favorite 😉 registrar.

Some helpful tips:
– On Android, searching for the app may look broken. Quick hack: copy "Spaceship" and paste it into search – it works.
– If you don’t see the app in the desktop browser version, a quick refresh may help.
– If you don’t see the app at all, the rollout is gradual, so it may take a bit more time to appear.
– Once the app is connected, ChatGPT may still need a little nudge. You can add something like "connect to Spaceship app to check" to your prompt.

This is the first version. More to come 🚀

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

@sandeep2911 Thanks Sandeep. Hope to see you soon.

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

Twelve years ago, shortly after Rick asked me to join Namecheap, I had a strong sense I was stepping into something special — a leader, a team, and a company deeply committed to giving customers the best experience and the most value possible. Not because it was easy, but because it’s what our customers deserve, and it’s who we are.

I couldn��t be prouder of what Rick, our incredible team, and I have built together — staying true to our customers, our people, and our values. Rick’s leadership has shaped Namecheap, and later Spaceship, in lasting ways, and I’m deeply grateful for his trust, partnership, and everything I’ve learned from him over the years. As anyone who follows him here on X knows, Rick leads with humility, authenticity, and a deep respect for what makes Namecheap, Namecheap.

Looking ahead, that won’t change. My focus is clear: stay true to what makes us us, keep customers at the center of every decision, and continue building products that earn their trust every single day.

I’m incredibly excited for what’s to come and will be working every day to ensure we continue delivering an exceptional experience, real value, and a company that Rick, our team, and our customers are proud to be part of.

Let’s go!

[Richard Kirkendall @namecheapceo123]

Hey everyone — I’ve seen a few of you wondering why I updated my handle. I’m in the middle of transitioning to a new one.

Why the change?

As part of the sale to our partners at CVC, I decided early on that I did not want to remain CEO. I’ve led this company for more than 25 years of my life, and it felt like the right time to take a step back.

I’ve been an entrepreneur for most of my adult life, and frankly, I’m a bit of a rebel — I’m just not built to report upward.

That said, when I made this decision, I strongly recommended that my longtime partner on this journey, Hillan Klein, who has been our COO for the last 12 years, step into the CEO role. He’s been an exceptional partner and leader, and I have absolute confidence in his ability to take the company to the next level. He’s also deeply part of our DNA, which mattered a lot to me.

So what will I do?

I’m not fading into the sunset. I still love this company, and I’m still the largest private individual shareholder — so I care deeply about what happens next.

My focus will be on our customers and on continuing to build our products alongside our engineering and product teams. As Chief of Strategy and Innovation, I’ll also continue working closely with Hillan on defining our future path and growth.

I’m especially focused on accelerating the momentum we’ve started with Spaceship, and applying those learnings and technologies to Namecheap so our flagship continues to thrive.

I’ll still be here — just in a better place for me, doing what I love most: building, and staying as close as possible to our customers.

Onwards and upwards. 🚀

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

@DanielNegari Thank you!

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

@OSASwhiteHat 🥂

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

@kasmiyouness1 Thank you!

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

@Dom_Gluchowski Thanks Dom :) Hope you're doing well, mate!

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

@StoneAdam Thanks Adam!

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

@bullishnames 🙏

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

@DNBX_com Thank you! 🙏

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

@AlexNeto_ Thanks Alex!

[Hillan Klein @NamecheapCEO]

@DotWeekly Thank you, Jamie 🙏