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In short
A domain registrar is a company that registers domain names for you with the registry that runs each extension. For .com.ng the registry is NiRA; you deal only with the registrar, which handles renewals, transfers and DNS.
Registry, registrar, reseller
| Role | What it does | Examples |
|---|---|---|
| Registry | Runs an extension and its database | NiRA (.ng), Verisign (.com) |
| Registrar | Registers domains with registries for you | Hostnali |
| Reseller | Sells domains through a registrar under its own brand | Web designers, hosting resellers |
| Registrant | The domain’s owner | You |
You don’t deal with the registry: the registrar does it for you and handles renewals, transfers and DNS.
What a good registrar gives you
- Fair, clear pricing: renewal prices shown up front, not just a cheap first year.
- Full control: nameservers, DNS, contacts and your EPP code in your own client area.
- Domain in your name, never the registrar’s.
- Renewal reminders and auto-renewal so nothing lapses.
- Local payment and support that answers.
Registering .com.ng domains with Hostnali
We register .com.ng and the other Nigerian extensions, plus .com, .africa and other global ones, all in one client area with prices in naira. Pay by card, bank transfer or mobile money, and our team helps with DNS, transfers and renewals 24/7.
Can I change registrar?
Yes, by transferring the domain with its EPP code. Global domains such as .com take 5–7 days and add a year; Nigerian domains follow NiRA’s process, which is often quicker.
Want to become a reseller?
If you build websites or host clients, you can sell domains under your own brand. The domain reseller program is free to join and comes with a WHMCS module.
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