What is a domain?
A domain or web “domain” is often referred to as a web address. For example, Google’s domain is google.com
What is a domain provider?
A domain provider (AKA domain registrar) is a service that handles the registration and renewal of web domains. In most cases, a domain’s DNS records are also managed through this same account.
What are DNS records?
Domain providers use DNS (Domain Name System) records to connect your domain name with email, websites, and other web services. Popular domain hosts include GoDaddy, Google Domains, Network Solutions, Bluehost, enom, and 1&1 IONOS, to name a few.
Your website administrator will need access to the DNS records in order to point your domain to the server where your new website is hosted.
How to Identify your Domain Provider
See this article for instructions to help you identify your domain provider.