What is prefix ownership?

It is the institution (Crossref member) responsible for the DOI prefix — the one authorized to register DOIs under it.

How do I check who owns a prefix?

Type the prefix (e.g. 10.58976) and click Search: the name of the owning institution is displayed immediately.

To check who manages a given prefix — useful for verifying the provenance of a DOI or identifying who deposits for a journal.

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Enter the prefix below to check the institution that owns it.

What is prefix ownership?
It is the institution (Crossref member) responsible for the DOI prefix — the one authorized to register DOIs under it.
How do I check who owns a prefix?
Type the prefix (e.g. 10.58976) and click Search: the name of the owning institution is displayed immediately.
What is this query for?
To check who manages a given prefix — useful for verifying the provenance of a DOI or identifying who deposits for a journal.