How to Find Your Domain Provider: A Complete Guide

How to Find Your Domain Provider: A Complete Guide

By Michael Chen

January 10, 2025 at 01:51 PM

Your domain provider (also known as a domain registrar) hosts your custom domain name. Here's how to identify who manages your domain:

Using ICANN Lookup Tool (Fastest Method)

  1. Visit ICANN lookup website
  2. Enter your domain name
  3. Click Search
  4. Look for "Registrar" and "Registrar URL" in results
  5. The Registrar listed is typically your domain provider

Check Your Email Records

  • Search your email for domain registration receipts
  • Look for annual renewal notices
  • Check for domain-related correspondence

For Google Domain Users

  • All Google domains have migrated to Squarespace
  • Log in to Squarespace using your Google Domains email
  • Manage your domain through Squarespace's central panel

Check Squarespace Domain Panel

  1. Open domains central panel
  2. Log into your account
  3. Find domain name
  4. Check "Provider" column

Important Notes:

  • If Squarespace is listed as provider, manage through their domain panel
  • For resold domains, you may need to work with both Squarespace and the reseller
  • Tucows domains can be managed through Squarespace if they're your provider

After Finding Your Provider You Can:

  • Transfer or connect domains to another service
  • Set up Google Workspace MX records
  • Modify domain settings
  • Contact provider for support

Remember: Your domain provider is crucial for managing DNS settings, renewals, and transfers, so keep this information accessible.

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