Domain privacy is available for most extensions, but it’s important to check each case individually. For example, most country-code domains (.UK, .ES, etc.) do not allow privacy features.

You can check which extensions accept domain privacy by using the domain privacy filter in our domain extensions list.

The WHOIS database is like the internet’s telephone directory. It stores all domain registration details, including your name, address, email, and phone number. It also lists admin, billing, and technical contacts, as well as name servers and domain expiration dates.

Doxing is the act of publicly exposing someone's personal information—like their name, address, phone number, or email—without their consent, often for harassment or malicious intent. Without domain privacy protection, your WHOIS data is publicly accessible, making you an easy target for doxing, spam, and scams. 

You can expect a lot more calls and spammy emails from salesmen, advertising agencies, and consultants. A lot of businesses will scrape data from the WhoIs public database to find new leads. But beyond this mild annoyance, there are real criminals who can use this information for more sinister goals. Your identity could be stolen, or your domain could be hijacked causing costly recovery efforts and potential business downtime.  

Our Domain Privacy feature adds an extra layer of security by blocking hijacking attempts. It minimizes spam, unwanted calls, and junk emails by replacing your details with ours. We’ll forward only the genuine, important messages to you.

Yes, you can activate domain privacy at any point.

Domain hijacking is when an attacker gains unauthorised control of a domain name, often by exploiting weak passwords, phishing, or security vulnerabilities. This can lead to website downtime, loss of business, and even permanent loss of the domain if not recovered quickly.

No worries! Any important emails will be forwarded to you so you can still get in touch with people with a genuine interest in your domain.