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Who owns my website and domain if the developer registered it?
Quick answer
Whoever's name and email are on the domain registration controls it, even if you paid for it. If your developer registered it in their own account, they can renew, move or let it expire. Check who owns it through your registrar, and ask the developer to transfer the domain and hosting to your name.
How to check who owns your domain
- Ask your developer which registrar (GoDaddy, Hostinger, BigRock and so on) holds the domain.
- Ask for a screenshot of the account showing the registrant name and email.
- Many registrars hide details for privacy, so a public WHOIS search may not show the name.
The three things you should own
- Domain name: registered to your business, with your email as the contact.
- Hosting account: in your name, even if the developer manages it.
- Website admin login: an administrator account for you, not just “editor”.
How to get it back
Ask politely in writing for the domain to be moved to your own registrar account. The developer can “push” it to your account or give you the transfer code. If they refuse or have disappeared, contact the registrar with proof you paid, such as invoices and GST bills. Registrars have dispute processes, but they are slow, so act long before the renewal date.
For your next website
Put ownership in the contract: domain, hosting, design files and content all belong to you once paid.
| Item | Should be in | Why it matters |
|---|---|---|
| Domain name | Your business name and email | Controls your web address and email |
| Hosting account | Your name | Lets you move or restore the site |
| Website admin | Your own administrator login | Lets you edit or change developers |
Key numbers
Yearly running costs in India: domain ₹500–₹2,000, hosting ₹3,000–₹15,000, maintenance ₹10,000–₹50,000.
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Key takeaways
- The domain belongs to whoever's name is on it.
- Ask for domain, hosting and admin access in your name.
- Write ownership into the contract before paying.
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