Online NIC Personal, $ 4.00/mo. on Website Builder

Name: Personal
Brand: Online NIC
SKU: p47068
Availability: Discontinued
Rating: 1.7 (9 reviews)

Personal has been discontinued (added March 19, 2017), Aggregate Rating (1.7 out of 10 from 9 reviews)

📌 Dedicated IPs :	0
💳 Payment Methods :	Credit / Debit / Prepaid CardsWire TransferCheck PaymentsMoney Order
🔨 Control Panel :	[In-house]
🔧 Category :	Website BuilderE-Commerce
✍️ Support Options :	EmailHelp DeskLive ChatAvailable 24/7
⚑ Targeting :	US

screenshot of Personal from onlinenic.com

Original plan URL was https://www.onlinenic.com/en/Website/index

*📜 Plan description

Personal plan unlocks unlimited pages and storage for one site, a no-code drag-and-drop editor, bundled global hosting and SSL. Sell up to 15 products fee-free through an on-domain cart, monitor traffic with built-in analytics, manage 50 registered members and reach visitors on any device thanks to responsive templates and automatic mobile optimisation—perfect for portfolios, blogs and micro-shops that want to be live in minutes.

All Website Builder plans run on OnlineNIC’s fully managed cloud with an intuitive visual editor, hundreds of mobile-friendly themes, free worldwide hosting, bundled SSL, site analytics, zero transaction fees and round-the-clock live-chat, email and ticket support so you can publish, sell and scale without hiring developers.

📄 Editorial Review

OnlineNIC: Longstanding Partner in Wholesale Domains and Hosting

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As a note in Dec. 2025 the website is DOWN with message
"Internal Server Error
The server encountered an internal error or misconfiguration and was unable to complete your request.
Please contact the server administrator, odev@onlinenic.com and inform them of the time the error occurred, and anything you might have done that may have caused the error."

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Online NIC, based in San Leandro, California, has been a fixture in the internet services industry since 1996. As one of the earliest ICANN-accredited registrars, the company carved out a niche in wholesale web services, primarily catering to resellers, ISPs, and hosting providers across more than 100 countries.

Focused on Wholesale and Reseller Hosting

Unlike traditional hosting companies, OnlineNIC concentrates on wholesale solutions, targeting resellers and B2B clients. Their product line includes:

Reseller Hosting
Business Email Hosting
Domain Registration (400+ TLDs)
SSL Certificates (DV, EV, Wildcard)
Website Builder Tools

Online NIC positions itself as a backend provider, supporting channel partners without directly competing with them. This reseller-first approach is reinforced by dedicated tools like WHMCS integration, API access, and an easy-to-use reseller control panel.

Hosting Services: Simple Yet Capable

OnlineNIC's reseller hosting packages come with core features such as:

Free SSL certificates (for life)
Support for MySQL, PostgreSQL, PHP, Perl, Python, and Curl
cPanel/WHM with Softaculous one-click app installer
Unlimited email accounts (on mid- and high-tier plans)
Weekly backups
Dedicated IP management

While the platform supports unlimited site hosting with a 99% uptime guarantee, it's important to note that shared, VPS, or dedicated hosting services for end-users are not currently offered.

Security Offerings: Full SSL Suite

SSL certificates are a major part of OnlineNIC’s catalog, ranging from basic encryption to EV-level validation for eCommerce. The company highlights the importance of SSL in both security and brand trust, offering features like:

256-bit encryption
Green address bar and verified business info for EV SSL
Domain and identity protection against fraud

Pricing and Support

OnlineNIC’s pricing is on the higher side compared to standard hosting providers, but that reflects its B2B, value-added reseller focus. Services are billed monthly or annually, and the company supports multiple payment options, including PayPal, Visa, MasterCard, and American Express. All plans come with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Support is available 24/7 through phone, email, and live chat. There’s also a knowledge base and presence on platforms like Twitter and Facebook.

A Complicated Chapter: Legal Troubles and Continuation

In 2019, Facebook filed a lawsuit against OnlineNIC and its privacy service, Domain ID Shield, alleging misuse of misleading domains. The registrar initially intended to shut down operations but later continued functioning—raising questions about business transparency. Despite this, OnlineNIC remains active, and its core services are still operational.

Key Advantages

Established reputation with over two decades of domain and hosting experience
Dedicated to resellers, avoiding direct end-user competition
Global network of over 6,000 partners
Value-added features such as chat tools, free SSL, and business email
Support response within 5 minutes, according to the company

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