Finding Your Domain Provider: A Complete Guide to Domain Registrar Lookup

Finding Your Domain Provider: A Complete Guide to Domain Registrar Lookup

By Michael Turner

January 10, 2025 at 01:50 PM

Finding your domain provider is essential for managing your website domain. This guide explains how to locate your domain registrar quickly and efficiently.

Ways to Find Your Domain Provider:

  1. Use ICANN's Lookup Tool:
  • Visit ICANN's lookup website
  • Enter your domain name
  • Look for "Registrar" and "Registrar URL" in results
  • The registrar listed is typically your domain provider
  1. Check Your Domain Dashboard:
  • Log into your domain management account
  • Look for provider information in account details
  • Check under the "Provider" column
  1. Search Domain's Whois Record:
  • Use any Whois lookup service
  • Enter your domain name
  • Look for registrar information

For Google Domain Users:

  • All Google domains have transitioned to Squarespace
  • Access domains through Squarespace Domains dashboard
  • Use your Google Domains email address to log in
  • Manage billing and domain settings there

For Squarespace Domain Users:

  • Open your domain dashboard
  • Log in to your account
  • Find your domain name
  • Check the "Provider" column

Understanding Tucows and Squarespace Domains:

  • Domains are sold through two registrars:
    • Squarespace Domains LLC
    • Tucows domain resellers
  • Check your domain dashboard for specific provider details

After Finding Your Provider, You Can:

  • Transfer or connect domains to Squarespace
  • Set up Google Workspace MX records
  • Manage domain settings
  • Contact provider support directly
  • Update domain information

For resold domains: Some aspects may need management through the reseller, even if Squarespace is the provider.

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