4 Tips for Protecting Your Domain Names

Before I go into details about protecting domain name, at first, you should first know that there is no business operating under the sun that has got no risks. In fact, our domains are under danger all the time and it is really necessary to take some measures to keep these domains safe.

Through this article, I will show you 4 tips for protecting your domain name:


1. Private Whois Service

By using a private registration, your personal information will not appear in the WHOIS directory, making it more difficult for someone to hack into your domain registration account.

When registering your new domain name, if a domain name registration company provides the free private whois service, you should remember to select “private” registration.

There are some registrars such as netFirms offer free private registration service, but many registrars will charge you anywhere from $1 to $10 per year for this service.




2. Check WHOIS Information

It is always a good idea to check your domains’ information in the WHOIS directory on a somewhat regular basis. I check all of mine on a monthly basis, for example. Be sure you are still registered as the owner and that the contact information is still correct.


3. Notification

Be sure to set up your account with your chosen registrar so that you are notified anytime a change is made to your account. You can set this up so that you are called or emailed.

4. Lock Down Option

This is the safest way to protect your domain name from hacked.

As we all know, most registrars offer a free service that locks your account. In the event someone tries to make changes to your registration information, they won’t be able to until your account or specific domain is unlocked – either by email verification or via telephone.

By following these 4 tips here, you can protect your domain names from hacked easily and usefully.