Domain Registrar

TL;DR: A domain registrar is a company that manages the reservation of internet domain names. They facilitate the registration process, allowing individuals and businesses to claim ownership of specific website addresses.
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A domain registrar is a company that holds the license to register and sell domain names to the public. It also offers alternative names and assigns a designated IP address for the domain bought. A registrar charges a fee depending on the purchased domain and add-ons, such as privacy and protection or web hosting.  NameCheap  and  Domain.com  are two popular domain registrars.

Updated February 17, 2024
Axel Grubba is the founder of Findstack, a B2B software comparison platform, with his background spanning management consulting and venture capital where he invested in software. Recently, Axel has developed a passion for coding and enjoys traveling when he is not building and improving Findstack.