Why You Should Register Your Own Domain Name
Warning: Never let your web designer or web developer register your domain name for you!
The Risks of Letting Your Designer Register Your Domain
- Ownership Disputes – If they register it under their name, you don’t legally own it.
- Losing Control – If they disappear, get a new job, or become unresponsive, you’re stuck.
- Payment Issues – If a dispute arises, they could lock you out of your own domain.
- Lack of Access – You may not get login details to manage your domain and hosting.
The Right Way to Register a Domain
You should always register your domain yourself through a trusted registrar like:
- Namecheap
- GoDaddy
- Google Domains
- FOSSBilling (if using self-hosted solutions)
If you must let someone else handle it, ensure:
- The domain is registered under your name and email.
- You have full login credentials to the registrar account.
- You can access renewal settings and DNS management.
The Best Setup:
- Register the domain yourself through a registrar.
- Use a reliable hosting provider separately.
- Hire a web designer for development only – Not for domain registration.
Final Advice:
- Do not mix domain ownership with web design services.
- Keep control of your domain at all times!