Last updated: 9 November 2026
Yes. We will take over your domain names, whoever holds them now, and look after renewals, DNS and security for you, so a domain never lapses, gets hijacked or ends up in a former supplier’s account. It also ties in with email protection, because SPF, DKIM and DMARC records are published in your domain’s DNS.
Why domains are worth managing properly
Your domain name carries your website, your email and your brand. If it expires, is transferred away or is held by someone who has left, your website and email can stop at once. Domains are often registered years ago by a web designer, an ex-employee or a previous IT supplier, and nobody checks them until something goes wrong.
Ownership
Registered in your company name, with a named contact you control, not an agency or individual.
Renewals
Tracked and renewed on time, with early warnings so nothing lapses.
Account security
Strong sign-in with multi-factor authentication on the registrar account, and registrar lock switched on.
DNS records
Website, email and other services kept correct and documented, with changes made carefully.
Email protection
SPF, DKIM and DMARC managed alongside the domain, so criminals cannot easily send mail as you.
One register
A list of every domain you own, what it is used for and when it renews.
What taking over a domain involves
- We list every domain you own or use, including old ones people forget.
- We identify who holds each registration and who can log in.
- Where needed, the domain moves to a registrar account we manage for you, in your company name. For .uk names this is a change of registrar tag at Nominet. For other domains the current registrar gives a transfer code.
- We copy the existing DNS records first, so website and email carry on working during the move.
- We switch on locks and multi-factor authentication, then set up renewal reminders and monitoring.
The link with email security
SPF, DKIM and DMARC are published as records in your domain’s DNS. Whoever controls the domain controls those records, which is why managing both together is simpler and safer. Read how we stop criminals sending emails as your domain, or check your domain free.
Signs your domains need attention
- You do not know who the domain is registered to.
- Renewal emails go to someone who has left.
- The domain was set up by a web agency or an old supplier.
- You own several domains and cannot list them.
- Nobody has reviewed your DNS records in years.
How ABCOM helps
We take on domains for UK businesses and charities, handle the move, look after renewals and security, and keep the records tidy. Tell us your domain names and we will check who holds them and what condition they are in. See Email Domain Protection for the email side.
Quick answers
Will moving a domain take our website or email offline?
Not if it is done properly. We copy the DNS records before the move and check them afterwards, so the website and email carry on throughout.
What if our old supplier owns the domain?
Ask them to confirm the registrant and release the domain. If they will not cooperate, we can advise on the formal routes available, such as the registry dispute process for .uk names.
What happens if a domain expires?
Websites and email can stop. Many registrars allow a short grace period to recover it, but it may cost more and some names can be lost, so renewals should never be left to chance.
Do we need to own the domain ourselves?
Yes. The registrant should be your company, not an agency or individual. We can manage the account day to day while the ownership remains yours.
Not sure who holds your domains? Send us the names and we will check.
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- All ABCOM FAQs
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