{"id":24480,"date":"2026-02-09T07:09:04","date_gmt":"2026-02-09T07:09:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/1-grid.com\/knowledge\/domains-what-is-a-registry-registrar-and-registrant\/"},"modified":"2026-02-17T13:29:22","modified_gmt":"2026-02-17T13:29:22","slug":"domains-what-is-a-registry-registrar-and-registrant","status":"publish","type":"ht_kb","link":"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/domains-what-is-a-registry-registrar-and-registrant\/","title":{"rendered":"What is\u00a0a Registry, Registrar and Registrant?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019ve&nbsp;ever wondered \u201cWhy can\u2019t this be changed?\u201d or \u201cWho actually owns my domain?\u201d,&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;not alone. Understanding these roles removes confusion and helps you resolve issues faster and with confidence.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide will clearly explain the three key roles involved in domain registration:&nbsp;the registry, registrar, and&nbsp;registrant,&nbsp;so you know exactly who manages your domain, who you work with, and what you control.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1600\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/1-grid-Images-for-KB-Articles-1000-x-600-px-62.png\" alt=\"What is a Registry, Registrar and Registrant?  \" class=\"wp-image-34378\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ht-block-toc is-style-rounded htoc htoc--position-wide toc-list-style-plain\" data-htoc-state=\"expanded\"><span class=\"htoc__title\"><span class=\"ht_toc_title\">Table of Contents<\/span><span class=\"htoc__toggle\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"16\" height=\"16\"><g fill=\"#444\"><path d=\"M15 7H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><path d=\"M15 1H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1zM15 13H1c-.6 0-1 .4-1 1s.4 1 1 1h14c.6 0 1-.4 1-1s-.4-1-1-1z\"><\/path><\/g><\/svg><\/span><\/span><div class=\"htoc__itemswrap\"><ul class=\"ht_toc_list\"><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-at-a-glance\">At a Glance&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-is-a-domain-registry\">What is a Domain Registry?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-is-a-domain-registrar\">What is a Domain Registrar?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-what-is-a-registrant\">What is a Domain Registrant?&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-how-these-roles-work-together\">How These Roles Work Together&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-who-oversees-the-domain-system-icann\">Who Oversees the Domain System? (ICANN)&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-our-scope-of-support\">Our&nbsp;Scope of Support&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-faqs\">FAQs&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"\"><a href=\"#htoc-additional-resources\">Additional&nbsp;Resources&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-at-a-glance\"><strong>At a Glance<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Know who to contact, what can be changed, and where responsibility sits.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Every registered domain involves&nbsp;<strong>three distinct roles<\/strong>:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Role<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><td><strong>What They Do<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registry&nbsp;<\/td><td>Manages the domain extension&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registrar&nbsp;<\/td><td>Sells and manages the domain&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Registrant&nbsp;<\/td><td>Owns the right to use the domain&nbsp;<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-is-a-domain-registry\"><strong>What is a Domain Registry?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The registry sets the rules; they&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;sell domains to the public,&nbsp;such as<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/zarc.web.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ZARC<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>registry<\/strong>&nbsp;is the&nbsp;organisation&nbsp;responsible for&nbsp;<strong>managing a specific top-level domain (TLD)<\/strong>, such as&nbsp;.com,&nbsp;.org,&nbsp;or&nbsp;.co.za.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What a Registry Does<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-maintains-the-master-database-of-all-domains-under-that-extension\">Maintains the&nbsp;<strong>master database<\/strong>&nbsp;of all domains under that extension&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-sets-policies-and-rules-for-registrations-renewals-and-transfers\">Sets&nbsp;<strong>policies and rules<\/strong>&nbsp;for registrations, renewals, and transfers&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-publishes-dns-zone-files-for-the-tld\">Publishes DNS zone files for the TLD&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-works-only-with-accredited-registrars\">Works&nbsp;<strong>only with accredited registrars<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:&nbsp;<\/strong>Customers&nbsp;<strong>cannot<\/strong>&nbsp;register domains directly with a registry.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-is-a-domain-registrar\"><strong>What is a Domain Registrar?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Your registrar is your main point of contact for domain management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>registrar<\/strong>&nbsp;is an&nbsp;<strong>ICANN-accredited provider<\/strong>&nbsp;authorised to sell domain names to the public and manage them on your behalf.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>What a Registrar Does<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-registers-domains-with-the-registry\">Registers domains with the registry&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-handles-renewals-transfers-and-ownership-updates\">Handles renewals, transfers, and ownership updates&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-provides-access-to-dns-and-contact-settings\">Provides access to DNS and contact settings&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-offers-customer-support-and-guidance\">Offers customer support and guidance&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>At 1-grid<\/strong><\/a>, we act as your&nbsp;<strong>registrar<\/strong>, managing communication with&nbsp;registries,&nbsp;so you&nbsp;don\u2019t&nbsp;have to.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-what-is-a-registrant\"><strong>What is a Domain Registrant?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>The registrant is the legal holder of the domain\u2019s&nbsp;usage&nbsp;rights.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A&nbsp;<strong>registrant<\/strong>&nbsp;is the individual or business that&nbsp;<strong>registers and controls the domain<\/strong>&nbsp;for the duration of the registration period (usually 1&nbsp;to&nbsp;10 years).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Registrant Responsibilities<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-ensure-contact-details-are-accurate\">Ensure contact details are&nbsp;accurate&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-renew-the-domain-before-expiry\">Renew the domain before expiry&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-authorise-transfers-or-ownership-changes\">Authorise transfers or ownership changes&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>IMPORTANT:&nbsp;<\/strong>Registering a domain gives you&nbsp;<strong>usage rights<\/strong>, not permanent ownership;&nbsp;it must be renewed to stay active.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-how-these-roles-work-together\"><strong>How These Roles Work Together<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When you register a domain:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"1\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-you-become-the-registrant\">You become the&nbsp;<strong>registrant<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-1-grid-acts-as-the-registrar1\">1-grid acts as the&nbsp;<strong>registrar<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-the-registry-records-the-domain-under-its-tld\">The&nbsp;<strong>registry<\/strong>&nbsp;records the domain under its TLD&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"2\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<ol start=\"3\" class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-1\"><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>Changes you request are:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-submitted-to-your-registrar\">Submitted to your&nbsp;<strong>registrar<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-validated-against-registry-rules\">Validated against&nbsp;<strong>registry rules<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-updated-in-the-registry-database\">Updated in the&nbsp;<strong>registry database<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-who-oversees-the-domain-system-icann\"><strong>Who Oversees the Domain System? (ICANN)<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.icann.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>ICANN<\/strong><\/a><strong>&nbsp;<\/strong>ensures the internet stays organised and fair.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.icann.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN)<\/strong><\/a>&nbsp;oversees&nbsp;the global domain name system.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>ICANN\u2019s Role<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li id=\"htoc-accredits-registrars\">Accredits registrars&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-coordinates-registries\">Coordinates registries&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-ensures-domain-names-and-ip-addresses-remain-unique\">Ensures domain names and IP addresses&nbsp;remain&nbsp;unique&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li id=\"htoc-enforces-global-dns-policies\">Enforces global DNS policies&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-our-scope-of-support\"><strong>Our&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;stuck and need any&nbsp;additional&nbsp;guidance or support,&nbsp;here\u2019s&nbsp;an outline of what we can do and what is not within&nbsp;our<strong>&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Scope of Support<\/strong><\/a>.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-standard-support-included\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Included Support<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We Can Help With&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Domain <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/how-do-i-register-a-domain\/\"><strong>registration<\/strong><\/a> and<strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/domains-how-to-view-domain-renewal-status\/\">renewals<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>DNS configuration <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/?s=DNS&amp;ht-kb-search=1&amp;lang=\">guidance<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/domains-update-domain-contact-information\/\">Contact detail updates<\/a>&nbsp;<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/domains\/transfer-your-domain\/\"><strong>Transfers<\/strong><\/a> and registrar changes<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<p><strong><\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/1-grid-scope-of-support\/#htoc-11111111\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Outside Our Scope<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What We Are Unable to Assist With&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Registry-level policy decisions&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>ICANN regulations&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Trademark or legal disputes&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-faqs\"><strong>FAQs<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Who owns my domain name?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-who-owns-my-domain-name-you-do-as-the-registrant-for-the-duration-of-the-registration\">You do, as the&nbsp;registrant,&nbsp;for the duration of the registration.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Can I change registrars?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-can-i-change-registrars-yes-domains-can-be-transferred-between-registrars-if-eligibility-rules-are-met\">Yes, domains can be transferred between registrars if eligibility rules are met.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Why are some changes restricted?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-why-are-some-changes-restricted-registries-enforce-mandatory-policies-to-protect-domain-integrity\">Registries enforce mandatory policies to protect domain integrity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Q. Is a domain the same as hosting?&nbsp;<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p id=\"htoc-q-is-a-domain-the-same-as-hosting-no-a-domain-is-your-address-hosting-is-where-your-website-lives\">No, a domain is your address; hosting is where your website lives.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-additional-resources\"><strong>Additional&nbsp;Resources<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/everything-you-need-to-know-about-domains-at-1-grid\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Everything You Need to Know About Domains at 1-grid<\/strong><\/a><strong><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"htoc-need-additional-support\"><strong>Need Additional Support?<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>We&#8217;re&nbsp;Here to&nbsp;<\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/knowledge\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>Help<\/strong><\/a><strong>:<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Understanding&nbsp;what a Registry, Registrar and Registrant&nbsp;is&nbsp;doesn\u2019t&nbsp;have to feel&nbsp;confusing&nbsp;with&nbsp;this&nbsp;easy-to-reference&nbsp;guide. Stuck?&nbsp;Contact our Support Team for&nbsp;clarity and&nbsp;guidance&nbsp;(<a href=\"https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\"><strong>https:\/\/1grid.co.za\/contact-us\/<\/strong><\/a>).&nbsp;We&#8217;re&nbsp;ready&nbsp;to see how we can help!&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>If&nbsp;you\u2019ve&nbsp;ever wondered \u201cWhy can\u2019t this be changed?\u201d or \u201cWho actually owns my domain?\u201d,&nbsp;you\u2019re&nbsp;not alone. 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