The domain registrar is an organization or company accredited and authorized by the domain registration authorities (Registry), which provides domain name registration services for end users. Registrars play an important role in the management and support of domain names, ensuring their availability on the Internet.
The main functions of the domain registrar include:
- Registration of domain names: Registrars offer users the opportunity to choose and register a domain name for their websites or e-mail. They check the availability of the selected domain name and complete its registration in accordance with the rules and policies of the domain zone.
- Management of domain data: Registrars provide the ability to change information related to a registered domain name. This includes updating the contact details of the domain owner, technical contacts and information about DNS servers that manage domain records.
- Providing technical support: Registrars provide technical support to users related to domain name registration and management. They answer user questions, help with setting up DNS records, resolving conflicts, and solving problems related to the domain.
- Registration renewal and extension: Registrars monitor the validity period of domain registration and warn the owner of the need to extend registration. They also provide an opportunity to extend the domain registration for an additional period.
- Transfer of domain names: Registrars allow users to transfer their domain names between different registrars. This can be useful if the domain owner wants to change the registrar while keeping his domain name.
- Compliance with policies and requirements: Registrars are obliged to comply with the policies and rules established by domain registrars. This includes requirements for domain transfers, dispute resolution, privacy protection, and other rules established by regulatory authorities.
Registrars play an important role in maintaining domain names and ensuring their availability on the Internet. They provide users with domain name registration, management and support services that allow organizations and users to create and develop their online presence. At the same time, the registrar does not control the content of the site on the registered domain and is not responsible to third parties for the illegal use of the domain.