When you register a domain name, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) requires that your domain registrar submit your contact information to the WHOIS database. This database serves as a directory that is publicly accessible, allowing anyone to look up domain registration details using the WHOIS search tool.
Various third parties may use the WHOIS database to check domain names, including:
- Individuals checking domain expiration dates
- Registrars verifying domain ownership during transfers
- Authorities investigating domain names for criminal activity
Fair E Web Host complies with ICANN’s WHOIS database requirements. To ensure our customers have control over their information, we offer two options for your WHOIS database listing.
Public WHOIS Database Listing
If you choose to make your information publicly available, Fair E Web Host will submit your details to the WHOIS lookup database. This listing will include your name, address, phone number, email address, and domain expiration date. Additionally, your hosting IP address and host name will be listed.
Private WHOIS Database Listing
Publicly displaying your contact information in the WHOIS database can expose you to risks like spam, hacking attempts, or even data mining. To safeguard your personal information, Fair E Web Host offers private domain registration services. For a small fee, we’ll act as your proxy, meaning our contact information will be displayed in the WHOIS directory instead of yours.
By choosing private WHOIS registration, your details will remain secure, giving you peace of mind knowing that your personal information is protected from potential misuse.
Fair E Web Host believes that the choice of how your information is listed in the WHOIS database should ultimately be yours. When registering your domain, consider your WHOIS options to ensure your personal details are managed according to your preference.
Visit faireweb.host to learn more about domain registration and your WHOIS options, or contact our support team if you have any questions about protecting your information.