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Registrar

Quick answer · What is Registrar?

An organization through which a registrant registers and manages a domain under the relevant registry's rules.

IN PRACTICE

Registrar: an example

A site owner signs into a registrar account to review registration details and renewal settings.

KEEP IN MIND

The registrar may differ from the DNS provider, website host, and email provider.

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Frequently asked questions

What is a practical example of Registrar?

A site owner signs into a registrar account to review registration details and renewal settings.

Is the registrar always my DNS, hosting, and email provider?

The registrar may differ from the DNS provider, website host, and email provider.

Which concepts should I read alongside Registrar?

Registry: The organization responsible for operating the database and registration system for a domain namespace.
Registrant: The person or organization holding the registration rights for a domain under its registration agreement.