A Domain Registrar is a company or organization that facilitates the registration of domain names on the internet. They are the intermediary between Registrants and the Registries that they are registering the domain name and TLD with. They are ICANN accredited organizations responsible for managing the Registrants’ registration of their domain names with various Registries. The Registries in turn are the overseers of top-level domains, or TLDs, ccTLDs, and gTLDs amongst others. Additional In… Read More


A Domain Registry is an organization that manages the registration of domain names within a specific top-level domain (TLD).  It is responsible for maintaining the authoritative database of registered domain names under that TLD and ensuring the proper functioning of the domain namespace. The Registries create and maintain domain names for their specific TLD (Top Level Domain), which can be country codes (ccTLD) or generics (gTLD). When a domain is registered, the Registrar will submit all… Read More


A domain name transfer to Hosted.com®, is a relatively simple procedure, however, it is important to note that your current ISP may not release your domain or domain information until your account with them has been settled in full. This is to ensure that there is no disruption to your business or website during the transfer process. Additional Information:What is a Domain Name TransferIs there any DowntimeInformation RequirementsDomain Name Transfer FeesTransfer a Domain from Hosted.com®Secu… Read More


Yes, you are the owner of the domain that you have registered and not the ISP, hosting provider or Registrar. When you register a domain, it involves providing contact information, which is associated with the domain in the Registrar’s records, including your name, address, email, and phone number. This information is relevant to the domain and is typically accessible through the WHOIS database. VIDEO: How to Register a Domain Name for Your Website TABLE OF CONTENTSWho Owns a Domain?Period of D… Read More