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A tech contact (technical contact) is the contact person listed in domain records for handling technical matters. This contact may be involved in communication about DNS settings, domain delegation, nameserver operation, email services, and other technical services related to the domain name.
In simple terms, the tech contact is responsible for the technical side of a domain. This role is different from the registrant (domain owner) and the admin contact (administrative contact), although the same person may perform multiple roles in some cases. For businesses, it is important that tech contact details stay current and are controlled by the company, not only by an external contractor.
A tech contact is the technical contact for a domain — the person responsible for technical domain matters, such as DNS, nameservers, and related settings.
A tech contact handles technical matters (DNS, servers, delegation), while an admin contact handles administrative and organizational domain matters. Sometimes they are the same person, but the roles are different.
Incorrect or outdated tech contact details can slow down the resolution of technical issues with a domain, DNS, or email. For businesses, it is important that this contact remains accessible and is not tied only to a former employee or contractor.