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Domains By Proxy Private Registration

Domains By Proxy® private registration, also known as privacy, is a service that lists proxy contact information in the Whois database instead of your personal contact information.

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Why do I need a separate Domains By Proxy account?

A separate Domains By Proxy® (DBP) account ultimately adds another layer of...

What can I do in my Domains By Proxy account?

With private registration, you retain full control over your domain name, while...

Adding Private Registration to Your Domain Names

Per our agreement with the Internet Corporation of Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN),...

Canceling Private Registration for Your Domain Names

When you cancel private registration, your personal information, including your name,...

Retrieving Your Domains By Proxy Login Information

Domains By Proxy® (DBP) provides private registration for your domain names. When...

Requesting a Domain Authorization Letter from Domains By Proxy

When you request a Secure Sockets Layer (SSL) certificate from us, we must verify your...

What is the difference between public and private domain name registration?

Per our registrar agreement with the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and...

Domain Names Eligible for Domains By Proxy

You can add Domains By Proxy® (DBP) private registration to the following domain...

Changing Your Domains By Proxy Password

Domains By Proxy® (DBP) is dedicated to keeping your personal information secure....

Updating Contact Information for Domain Names with Privacy

When you add private registration to your domain names, Domains By Proxy® (DBP)...