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What Is an Admin Contact?

An admin contact (administrative contact) is the contact person listed in domain records for handling administrative matters. This contact may receive domain-related notifications, confirm certain actions, and participate in communication with the registrar regarding domain management.

In simple terms, the admin contact is responsible for the “organizational” side of a domain. This role is different from the registrant (domain owner) and the technical contact, although in some cases the same person may perform multiple roles. For businesses, it is important that admin contact details are current and controlled by the company.

Popular Questions About Admin Contacts

  • Who is an admin contact in simple words?

    An admin contact is the administrative contact for a domain — the person responsible for organizational domain matters and, in some cases, confirming certain operations.

  • How is an admin contact different from a registrant?

    The registrant is the domain owner in the registration data, while the admin contact is the contact for administrative matters. Sometimes they are the same person or company, but the roles are different.

  • Why is it important to set the correct admin contact?

    Incorrect or outdated admin contact details can lead to missed notifications, delays in domain management, and issues confirming actions. For businesses, it is important that this contact is not tied to former employees.