How to Export Your Domain List from Porkbun (CSV)
Porkbun has built a strong following among domain investors on the back of straightforward pricing and a dashboard that does not fight you. Its CSV export is genuinely complete — one of the few that includes nameservers and auth codes in a single file.
Where the export lives
Log in and open Domain Management (under the account menu in the top-right corner). Select the domains you want with the checkboxes — there is a select-all at the top of the list — then open the Bulk Actions control and choose the Get CSV File option. Porkbun offers two variants: with or without the EPP/transfer authorization codes.
One quirk worth knowing: Porkbun does not download the file directly. The CSV is generated and emailed to your account address, and large lists can take a while to arrive. Do not re-click; check your inbox.
What the export contains — and what it misses
The file is unusually rich: registration and expiry dates, lock status, WHOIS privacy, auto-renew state, current nameservers, and — if you chose that variant — the auth code per domain. For transfer prep, that is everything in one place.
What it cannot contain: your acquisition cost, purchase date, valuation, sale listings, or offer history. Registrars only know their side of the relationship.
Import your domain list in one CSV
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Bulk management tips at Porkbun
- •The same Bulk Actions menu handles bulk renewals, bulk nameserver changes, and bulk auto-renew toggles.
- •Porkbun's API is well documented and free to use, which makes it a favorite for investors who script their own tooling.
- •Auth-code export in bulk (via the CSV) saves the per-domain clicking most registrars force on you during a transfer out.
Renewal pricing gotchas
Porkbun's reputation among investors is low-markup, close-to-cost pricing with less first-year-vs-renewal whiplash than the big retail registrars. Still, promotions exist and registry fees change — the renewal price shown on each domain in your account is the only number that matters. Specialty TLDs in particular can renew well above their teaser price at any registrar.
What to do with the CSV
Once the file lands in your inbox, import it into a tracker like Sourdough (7-day free trial) — it enriches each name with live RDAP data, so expiry dates stay verified long after the emailed snapshot goes stale.
Frequently Asked Questions
Does Porkbun let me export my domain list?
Yes. In Domain Management, select your domains, open Bulk Actions, and choose Get CSV File — with or without auth codes. The CSV is emailed to your account address rather than downloaded directly.
How long does the Porkbun CSV export take?
Small lists arrive quickly; large portfolios can take a while since the file is generated server-side and emailed. If it has not arrived, check spam before re-requesting.
Why is my renewal price different from my registration price at Porkbun?
First-year prices often carry a promotional discount, and registry wholesale fees change over time. Porkbun keeps markups modest by reputation, but the renewal figure listed on the domain is always the authoritative one.