This help guide will show you where you can find your current domain name provider or registrar. This can be helpful if you are needing to edit your DNS settings or if you want to transfer your domain name over to Rocketspark to host.
What is a registrar company?
A domain registrar is a company that your domain is registered through. There is usually an annual bill for a domain name registration and the registrar is the company that you are paying.
How to find your registrar
Start by checking your email for any invoices or account setup messages related to your domain name. Search your inbox for your full domain name (for example, mydomain.com). These emails usually include the name of your registrar and the login details you can use to access your account.
If you can’t find anything in your inbox, you can do a WHOIS lookup:
Go to who.is.
Enter your domain name (for example, mydomain.com) and click Search.
Look for the Registrar section — this shows the company your domain is registered with.
If the registrar name looks unfamiliar, check the Admin, Technical, or Billing contact details for any company or email address you recognise. You might even see a colleague’s name, which can help you track it down further.
Some WHOIS lookups don’t display full details right away. Instead, they may include a link to another site where you can find more information. For example, most Australian .au domains will show a message like “Visit whois.ausregistry.com.au for Web-based WhoIs.” Follow that link to view the full results.
What you see will depend on where your domain is registered and how much information the registrar makes public.
FAQ - Finding your domain provider
1. What is a domain registrar?
A domain registrar is the company your domain name is registered through. They manage your domain and usually send an annual renewal invoice for it.
2. How do I find out who my domain registrar is?
Check your email for invoices or account setup emails related to your domain. Try searching for your full domain name—these emails often include the registrar’s name and login details.
3. What if I can’t find any emails from my registrar?
You can perform a WHOIS lookup at who.is. Enter your domain name (for example, mydomain.com) and look for the Registrar information. If the result looks unfamiliar, review the Admin, Technical, or Billing contacts for any company name or email address you recognise.