Domain Privacy & Protection FAQ
Why do I need to make my domain registration information private?
The international ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) records the personal information used to register domains. Fortunately, new laws are already helping protect your personal information. Domain Privacy + Protection adds an additional layer of privacy.
How does Domain Privacy + Protect protect my personal information?
Domain Privacy + Protect masks any personal information displayed on the ICANN directory with generic contact information. It also protects you from the following:
- Spam and other unsolicited emails.
- Unwanted phone calls and postal mail.
- Identity theft.
- Fraudulent domain transfers.
- Competitors can look up which domains you own.
- Malware and SEO blacklists
How does Malware Scanner work?
Once you enable Domain Privacy Protection, Malware Scanner automatically checks your site every 24 hours, detecting malware and notifying you about it before it causes problems. This means that your domain reputation is also protected through blacklist monitoring and malware scanning of your website, so you can have peace of mind that your domain name is safe and secure.
What kind of notifications will I receive about my domain?
You decide what critical actions you want to be notified about, and we’ll send you SMS notifications to keep you updated. That way, you’ll know if there are any unauthorized attempts to purchase, re-register, or move your domain.
Certain TLDs Do Not Support Domain Privacy
Not all domain extensions (TLDs) will allow you to have domain privacy. Each registry sets its own rules. Most ccTLDs (country code top-level domains like .us, .ca, .uk) do not allow WHOIS protection. No owner of a.us domain can opt out of having their information made public, which was announced in March 2005 by the National Telecommunications and Information Administration (NTIA).
GDPR Domain Masking
Domain Privacy will offer an additional layer of protection on top of the GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) regulation that protects you as a client. For example, some registrars have trusted vendors who still have access to data associated with a domain even though that data isn't listed publicly. Adding domain privacy will keep all your information private.
How to Disable Domain Privacy - Domain Security
- Log in to your Account Manager
- On the left pane, select Domains.
- Look for Domain Contacts and click on the dropdown button on the right.
- Once you're in this section, you can select on Turn ON/OFF button if you would like to activate or deactivate your Domain Privacy and Protection.
