How do I protect domain registrations from "hit by bus" scenarios?

I have registered a few domains for a certain project. If I should vanish from the face of the earth, how can I ensure the other project members get control of the domain with the registrar?

My current registrar is Go Daddy, if it matters.

I considered sharing my Go Daddy credentials with other project members, but I have registered other domains not associated with the same project.

Solution 1:

I Am Not a Lawyer.

Stop reading right now.

Domain names are property. Treat them as such. Make a will, living trust or whatever makes most sense in your jurisdiction. Avoid probate like it would revive you only to kill you again but this time using very angry capybaras gnawing through vital organs.

Solution 2:

I Am Also Not a Lawyer.

Stop reading right now.

Don't mix registrations for different projects or clients within the same account at a registrar. Find and use a registrar that allows you to create multiple accounts or otherwise separate your registrations so that you can leave a copy of client-specific registration details with someone else in case you're hit by a bus.

Solution 3:

You can create an secondary administrative account that is not yours but is able to manager your domain names - you can find appropriate settings in your GoDaddy profile (my account -> settings -> account administrator).

Another "dumb" way is to create a separate account which will be shared between team members and "push" the domain name to that new account.

Solution 4:

I Am Also Not a Lawyer.

Stop reading right now.

Create a legal entity (business, corporation, or whatever is appropriate in your geographic location) for that project, and have The Entity be the registrar.