Don’t Lose Your Web Domain
This blog entry was posted on February 27, 2009.
The domain industry can be confusing for someone who doesn’t understand the relationship between registrars, resellers & registrants. If you’re not 100% sure who hosts your website or which company handles registration for your domain, you could be in trouble when the domain’s registration expires.
Here’s a quick overview on the key points of domain ownership.
- Check where your domain is to be ready for a pop quiz: When switching web hosts, you need to have administrative access to the account responsible for domain registration. Checking the WHOIS for the domain will tell you which company handles the top-level registration (the registrar like GoDaddy or eNom) and the registrant (who owns the domain). Check out popular WHOIS sites like Ajax Whois or WHOIS.net.
- In which cellar does the reseller dweller?: Resellers sell domain registration using registrars. For example, if you bought your domain with a company named Domainer 101, and they use GoDaddy to register domains, your domain will appear to be registered with GoDaddy. Sometimes Domainer 101 will put their WHOIS information on the domain to dictate ownership. If you’re not sure which reseller you purchased your domain registration with, the registrar can help you figure it out and point you in the right direction.
- The DNS nameserver is your domain’s life preserver: Think of DNS nameservers as being traffic cops for web users. When a person types your website into a browser, the DNS nameserver guides them to the right web hosting account.
The most important thing is to be aware. Take some time and document which company is responsible for your domain’s registration and which company you get web hosting services from. While it’s easier to work with a company that offers both web site hosting and domain registration, it’s essential to know every company that is responsible for keeping your website online.
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