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Domain Glossary

Registrar

A registrar is a company or service authorized to sell and manage domain name registrations on behalf of users and businesses. Registrars allow individuals and organizations to search for, register, renew, transfer, and manage domain names. They work with domain registries, which operate and maintain specific domain extensions.

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Examples include

GoDaddy

Wix

Squarespace

Why Registrars Matter

Secure and register a domain name

Secure and register a domain name

Manage renewals and ownership records

Manage renewals and ownership records

Connect domains to websites, email services, and hosting providers

Connect domains to websites, email services, and hosting providers

Make domain names accessible for businesses, creators, and brands building an online presence

Make domain names accessible for businesses, creators, and brands building an online presence

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