Support article
Am I the Owner of the Domain I Register at miHosting?
Yes, you are always the owner of your domain. And you will have full control over the domain.
Introduction
The owner of a domain is the person or entity that appears as the owner or registrant in the information associated with that name, as long as the data is correctly registered and validated.
How to know who owns a domain
The most practical way to check this is to consult the public or technical information available for that domain, for example through a WHOIS tool, when the extension allows it.
What you should take into account
- In many extensions, personal data is no longer displayed publicly for privacy.
- Just because the owner’s name is not visible does not mean that the domain has no owner.
- Actual control of the domain also depends on who has access to the customer area and administrative email.
If the domain is yours
To protect it:
- Keep contact information updated.
- Maintain access to administrative email.
- Activate transfer lock when possible.
- Renew the domain on time.
Frequently asked questions
The designer or agency registered the domain for me. So who is the owner?
It depends on who it was actually registered under. It is advisable to review the ownership as soon as possible.
Does having access to the web mean being the owner of the domain?
No. Managing the website and owning the domain are different things.
Conclusion
The owner of a domain is the one who appears as the legitimate owner and controls its management. If the domain is important to your project, it is advisable to review that information and not take it for granted.