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+ | This guide is for webmasters/web owners who do not want their private information to be shared on the Internet. There are some basic steps with which you can secure your personal information. | ||
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+ | == Domain Whois == | ||
+ | When you register for a domain name you provide your contact information and address to for your ownership. This is important to keep a record for authorities to have information on domain owners. | ||
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+ | There are certain web registrars who keep the information of the domain owner private for example | ||
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+ | [http://www.verio.com/support/documents/view_article.cfm?doc_id=5382 Verio] | ||
+ | [http://www.godaddy.com] | ||
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+ | You can check with your domain registrar if they can keep your information private. | ||
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+ | == Get a PO BOX & voice mail == | ||
+ | Instead of giving your original cell phone and address, you can get a PO box and voice mail to give for your domain information to avoid any direct contacts. |
Revision as of 23:39, 25 November 2008
Introduction
This guide is for webmasters/web owners who do not want their private information to be shared on the Internet. There are some basic steps with which you can secure your personal information.
Domain Whois
When you register for a domain name you provide your contact information and address to for your ownership. This is important to keep a record for authorities to have information on domain owners.
There are certain web registrars who keep the information of the domain owner private for example
You can check with your domain registrar if they can keep your information private.
Get a PO BOX & voice mail
Instead of giving your original cell phone and address, you can get a PO box and voice mail to give for your domain information to avoid any direct contacts.