How to avoid losing your domain name rights: simple steps

Is it possible to lose the right to a domain name?

What does a domain owner need to know to avoid losing it?

How to protect your domain from scammers?

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A domain name is a unique object of civil legal relations. It's often claimed that a domain is an object of intellectual property rights, but we disagree, as this issue is not regulated by law. However, it's important to remember that each domain is a unique object controlled by an individual, and like any property or right, it can be lost. As a reminder, ownership of a domain is not transferred; a person only owns the right to use it. This right can be lost voluntarily—by not renewing the domain, by requesting its deletion, or by force—by court order, by a domain zone administrator, by a registrar, or, worst of all, by theft.

What should a domain owner remember?

In this article, the term "domain owner" refers to the person listed in the WHOIS registry as the registrant.Below we outline the basic principles that will help you avoid losing your domain rights.

1. The key to long-term domain ownership is choosing the right registrar, an accredited entity for registering and delegating domain names. Before registering or transferring a domain to a registrar, review their documents and read recommendations from other users.
2. When filling out domain registration information, provide accurate information and do not use false information. Every registrar has the right to verify domain information at any time; if the information proves false, the registrar may block the domain or even delete it. You don't have to worry about losing your personal information; most registrars have a feature to "hide" WHOIS data from third parties and, according to their internal company policies, treat it as confidential. Therefore, your data is always securely protected.
3. Renew your domain on time. As strange as it may sound, registrants often forget to renew their domains. Use automatic renewal services and rest assured that a late payment won't be a problem.
4. Do not use your domain to operate resources that may violate laws, including intellectual property laws. Each registrar specifies in their agreement or terms of service the grounds for denial of service in the event of legal violations.
5. Don't share your personal account where your domain is stored with third parties. If you lose access to your account, notify your registrar immediately; they will help prevent domain theft.
6. Follow the rules of the domain extension in which you register your domain. Domain extension rules are documents developed by the domain administrator that define the basic terms and conditions of the domain. Each domain extension has its own rules, which are posted on the administrator's website. Always read them before registering.

What's the best way to protect your domain from scammers?

The most important rule is to never share your domain with third parties. Always use unique passwords for your account logins, and if your registrar offers two-step authentication for your account login, use it.

Link your account to a secure email address. Change your passwords regularly. Save payment information for domain registration or delegation services—this will help you verify your ownership of the domain if it is lost.

Register your domain name as a trademark – this will help protect your domain name from cybercriminals and unscrupulous competitors.