Ownership guide
Website Ownership: Domain, Hosting and Content
A website is a business asset, so you should own it fully. Too many businesses discover after a project that they cannot access their own domain, hosting or files. Avoid that from the start.
Own your domain
Your domain name is your address on the web. Register it in your own account wherever possible, so you keep control even if you change who builds or maintains the site.
Keep hosting and access in your name
Hosting should be under your control, with logins recorded and held by you. That way you can move, back up or hand over the site without depending on any single person.
Get a clean handover
At the end of a project, you should receive the code, content and assets in an organised form. A clear handover means you can continue with any capable developer later.
Common questions
What should I own after a website project?
You should own the domain, hosting access, the website code and all content, handed over so you are never dependent on one provider.
Who should register my domain?
Register the domain in your own account where possible, so you keep full control even if you change who maintains the site.
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