Domains · Website glossary

Registrant

Quick answer · What is Registrant?

The person or organization holding the registration rights for a domain under its registration agreement.

IN PRACTICE

Registrant: an example

A studio records the business as registrant while giving an employee account access.

KEEP IN MIND

Being able to edit a website does not necessarily make someone the domain registrant.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Registrant?

A studio records the business as registrant while giving an employee account access.

Does website editing access make someone the domain registrant?

Being able to edit a website does not necessarily make someone the domain registrant.

Which concepts should I read alongside Registrant?

Registrar: An organization through which a registrant registers and manages a domain under the relevant registry's rules.
Domain renewal: The extension of a domain registration for an additional permitted term.