[Planned] .COM/.NET Scheduled Registry Maintenance on May 16-17, 2026

Dear Customers,

This is to let you know that Verisign, the Registry of .COM and .NET domains will be processing scheduled production maintenance on May 16-17, 2026.

The time frame for the maintenance is as follows:
May 16, 09:00 PM – 09:45 PM EDT | May 17, 01:00 – 01:45 UTC

Domain availability checks, registrations, renewals, transfers, updates, and WHOIS checks will not be possible throughout the maintenance window. DNS service will continue to operate normally.

Once the maintenance is completed, feel free to manage your existing .COM and .NET domains or register new ones.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Kind regards,
Namecheap Support Team