Ship Your Side Project the Right Way

Side projects live or die on momentum. Secure the domain, GitHub repo name, and X handle in one pass so you can start building today. Trusted by hobbyists and weekend builders.

What do I need before starting a side project project?

Before building a side project project, confirm your domain name, GitHub handle, and X (Twitter) handle are all available under the same name. Namecheckly checks all three at once, so you can lock in a consistent brand identity before you write any code. The search is free; you only pay if you decide to register the domain.

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Check Side Project name availability

What to Lock Down Before You Build

Domain Name

A cheap, memorable domain so your side project has a real home from launch day.

GitHub Handle

Somewhere to host the repo if you decide to open-source it later.

X Handle

A place to share progress screenshots and find your first users.

Claim Your Domain on Namecheap

Domain available! Claim it on Namecheap and add Whois Privacy + SSL to start building safely.

Common Questions

Do I need to buy a domain for a small side project?

Not always, but a cheap domain (often under $10/year) makes your project feel real and shareable, and protects the name if it takes off.

What if I'm not sure the project name is final?

Check availability early anyway. It costs nothing to look, and confirming the name is free everywhere before you get attached saves a painful rename later.