How do you keep your account info private for domain names? - GoFuckYourself.com

Marcus · 12-09-2002, 07:51 PM

For my domain names I just put the word "private" for most of the contact info, but I just got a letter from NETSOl saying that ICANN notified them my info is not valid and will pull my domain name if I dont fix it fast.

How do you guys keep your info private?

thatdykeliz · 12-09-2002, 07:56 PM

I just signed up for a proxy service through GoDaddy.com. The proxy service is set up so that when someone does a whois, it shows up as owned by the proxy company and doesn't show your personal info, and they pass on any phone calls/e-mails/letters to you.

Marcus · 12-09-2002, 07:58 PM

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Originally posted by thatdykeliz
I just signed up for a proxy service through GoDaddy.com. The proxy service is set up so that when someone does a whois, it shows up as owned by the proxy company and doesn't show your personal info, and they pass on any phone calls/e-mails/letters to you.

Sounds good, thanks!

tha_timinator · 12-09-2002, 10:36 PM

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Originally posted by thatdykeliz
I just signed up for a proxy service through GoDaddy.com. The proxy service is set up so that when someone does a whois, it shows up as owned by the proxy company and doesn't show your personal info, and they pass on any phone calls/e-mails/letters to you.

... which means godaddy owns the domain -- not good!

UnseenWorld · 12-09-2002, 10:56 PM

Well, gee, someone may have a valid reason for contacting you (in other words, someone you'd really like to hear from). Instead of pretending like you're on the lam from the Feds, why not just put up a webmaster@ or @hotmail.com as an e-mail and use a Mailboxes, Inc. or something along that line to receive mail? A cell phone won't tell anyone where you live or your name, either.

I'm pretty sure the registrars will be cracking down on people whose information is bogus or doesn't allow an actual contact. After all, that is what "contact" information is all about isn't it? No need to give away sensitive information, just information that allows people to contact you.

If you're a real business, act like one.

12-09-2002, 07:51 PM	#1
Marcus Confirmed User Industry Role: Join Date: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,472	How do you keep your account info private for domain names? For my domain names I just put the word "private" for most of the contact info, but I just got a letter from NETSOl saying that ICANN notified them my info is not valid and will pull my domain name if I dont fix it fast. How do you guys keep your info private?

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UnseenWorld Confirmed User Join Date: May 2001 Location: Portland, OR, USA Posts: 5,279	Well, gee, someone may have a valid reason for contacting you (in other words, someone you'd really like to hear from). Instead of pretending like you're on the lam from the Feds, why not just put up a webmaster@ or @hotmail.com as an e-mail and use a Mailboxes, Inc. or something along that line to receive mail? A cell phone won't tell anyone where you live or your name, either. I'm pretty sure the registrars will be cracking down on people whose information is bogus or doesn't allow an actual contact. After all, that is what "contact" information is all about isn't it? No need to give away sensitive information, just information that allows people to contact you. If you're a real business, act like one. __________________ SIG TOO BIG! Maximum 120x60 button and no more than 3 text lines of DEFAULT SIZE and COLOR. Unless your sig is for a GFY top banner sponsor, then you may use a 624x80 instead of a 120x60.