Your Domain is Your Business – Do You Actually Control It?

If you run a business, your domain name is much more than just a web address. It’s the digital front door to your website, your email, and your entire online presence.

Here’s the problem: if you don’t have control over your DNS records, you don’t have control over your business. It sounds dramatic, but in the wrong hands, your domain can vanish overnight, your email can stop working, and your customers can disappear.

What Are DNS Records (and Why Should You Care?)

Think of DNS (Domain Name System) records as the address book of the internet. They tell browsers and email servers where to find you.

When someone types in your website, DNS records guide them to the correct server. When someone sends you an email, DNS records direct it to your inbox. If those records are wrong, expired, or in the hands of someone you don’t trust, things break very quickly.

The Risks of Not Being in Control of Your DNS Record

Not managing your own DNS records can lead to serious headaches.

• Website downtime – If your domain points to the wrong place, visitors cannot reach your site.
• Email disruption – Messages bounce back or get lost entirely.
• Security risks – Hackers or disgruntled ex-suppliers can redirect traffic or capture emails.
• Loss of ownership – If someone else controls the domain, they could transfer it away.

These issues rarely come with a big flashing warning sign. You often find out after the damage is done.

How to Check Your Domain’s Status in Minutes

Here is a quick, free way to see when your domain registration expires and confirm you know who controls it.

1. Visit mxtoolbox.com
2. In the search bar, enter your domain
3. Click MX Lookup to run the check
4. Look for the expiry date and make sure the contact details are correct.

If your domain is due to expire soon, or you don’t recognise the registrar, it is time to take action.

Best Practices for DNS Record Control

Keeping control of your DNS records is not complicated, but it does require a little discipline.

• Know your registrar – Keep your login details safe and up to date.
• Enable two factor authentication – This adds a layer of protection against account takeovers.
• Renew early – Do not wait until the last week; auto renewal is your friend.
• Document everything – Keep a record of DNS settings so they can be restored if needed.

The Bottom Line?

Your domain name is one of, if not your most valuable, business asset. Losing control of it can mean losing your website, your email, and the trust of your clients.

Take five minutes today to check your domain’s status. Make sure the right people have access, and you are not relying on a third party who might one day disappear.

If you are unsure, PKF Infuse can help you review your domain and DNS setup. It’s one of the easiest ways to stay in control of your business.