Domain registration checklist: what to do in the first hour

Registering a domain takes minutes. These follow-up steps protect it for years.

• Use an email you will always have for the domain account, not a former employee’s address.
• Turn on the registrar lock (transfer lock) so nobody can move the domain without you.
• Keep contact details accurate; registries use them for important notices.
• Set auto-renew or a calendar reminder well before expiry.
• Keep a record of where the domain is registered and who has access.

A lapsed domain can take your website, email and payment links down at the same time, so renewals deserve attention.