Protect your domain name from prying eyes with domain name privacy. Learn how to keep your personal info safe.

Getting Started

If you own a website, you probably know that you need a domain name to make it accessible to the public.

But did you know that your personal information is attached to that domain name and can be easily accessed by anyone?

Domain name privacy is a service that protects your personal information by replacing it with the contact information of a privacy service provider.

This guide is for website owners who want to learn more about domain name privacy and how to protect their personal information.

Choose a domain name privacy service provider. There are many providers to choose from, such as WhoisGuard, Domains By Proxy, and PrivacyProtect. Research and compare their services and prices to find the best fit for your website.
Activate domain name privacy. Once you have chosen a provider, you will need to activate the service. This is usually done through your domain registrar’s website.
Verify your contact information. Your domain registrar will still need to have your contact information on file, but it will not be publicly visible. Make sure your contact information is up to date and accurate.
Renew your domain name privacy service. Domain name privacy is usually an annual subscription service, so make sure to renew it to keep your personal information protected.

Choose a reputable domain name privacy service provider.
Make sure your contact information is accurate and up to date.
Renew your domain name privacy service annually.
Consider using a separate email address for your domain registrar account to further protect your personal information.

Let’s take a look at a real-world example of how domain name privacy can protect your personal information:

John owns a small business and has a website to promote his services.

He registered his domain name with his personal contact information, including his home address and phone number.

A few months later, he started receiving unsolicited phone calls and emails from telemarketers and spammers.

He realized that his personal information was publicly visible through his domain name registration.

John decided to activate domain name privacy through his domain registrar’s website.

His personal information was replaced with the contact information of his privacy service provider.

He no longer received unsolicited calls and emails, and his personal information was protected.