How WHOIS Privacy Works

What is WHOIS?

WHOIS is a public database that contains the contact details of anyone who registers a domain. By default, information such as your name, address, phone number, and email becomes publicly accessible, potentially exposing you to spammers, marketers, and even cybercriminals.

How Does WHOIS Privacy Work?

WHOIS Privacy replaces your personal details with the information of a proxy service or registrar. This proxy information is what is displayed in the WHOIS database, effectively masking your identity. For example, instead of your real email, a forwarding email will be provided, which filters spam and relays legitimate messages to you.

Benefits of WHOIS Privacy:

• Reduces Spam: Using proxy contact information helps prevent your personal email from being scraped and used for spam.
• Protects Against Identity Theft: By keeping your personal data hidden, it makes it much harder for identity thieves to misuse your information.
• Enhances Online Privacy: Your private details, including physical address and phone number, are protected, maintaining your anonymity.

How to Enable WHOIS Privacy

Most domain registrars offer WHOIS Privacy as an add-on during domain registration. If you already have a domain, it can typically be activated through your registrar's control panel. GuardPrivacy provides seamless WHOIS Privacy protection, ensuring your domain remains anonymous and secure.