Buy a domain but hide the fact i own it

Discussion in 'Domain Names' started by Chalkywhite, Jul 6, 2010.

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    Hi everyone,

    Im interested in buying a doman name, but its sports related and quite senstive to about 400k people, now these people will not appreciate things said about there team etc.

    So i want to buy this domain but on a whois search not give my name and address away etc..is there way of doing this?

    thanks
     
    Chalkywhite, Jul 6, 2010 IP
  2. carminx

    carminx Peon

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    yes when you buy the domain buy Whois Privacy to hide the info of the domain holder.
     
    carminx, Jul 6, 2010 IP
  3. RiverR

    RiverR Greenhorn

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    #3
    Netfirms offers free privacy (.com/.net)
    Godaddy offers free privacy when domains are bought in bulk, 6 or more for most extensions

    I'm not sure about others

    Free for the first year at least
     
    RiverR, Jul 6, 2010 IP
  4. Sweely

    Sweely Well-Known Member

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    There is an option to buy something called whois privacy when buying a domain. It can be done @ Godaddy, but I don't know about your registrar.
     
    Sweely, Jul 6, 2010 IP
  5. Chalkywhite

    Chalkywhite Peon

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    Thanks everyone, did a bit reasearch, if i register it on a .co.uk then its free due to uk law....
     
    Chalkywhite, Jul 6, 2010 IP
  6. Sweely

    Sweely Well-Known Member

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    Then you're all set. Good luck!
     
    Sweely, Jul 6, 2010 IP
  7. gr8liverpoolfan

    gr8liverpoolfan Notable Member

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    #7
    The whois .co.uk optout will hide your address, but not your name.
     
    gr8liverpoolfan, Jul 6, 2010 IP
  8. MrFrench

    MrFrench Peon

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    Register at Namecheap - WhoIs protection is automatically included. However, if you're trying to hide it from Google, you may be wasting your time since they are a Registrar and have access to all registration information, hidden or not.
     
    MrFrench, Jul 8, 2010 IP
  9. Xiangji01

    Xiangji01 Peon

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    Well, thats called WHOIS Privacy which many Domain Registrars offer for free with a domain that you register !
     
    Xiangji01, Jul 8, 2010 IP
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    dont you have to buy like 6 domains with namecheap before they toss that in?? SIX!
    edit: sorry, that is cheapname.
    namecheap for single, cheapname for bulk!
     
    Last edited: Jul 8, 2010
    jamiesbeck, Jul 8, 2010 IP
  11. DBman

    DBman Peon

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    Just in case, Chalkywhite is still looking. I discovered that BlueHost provides domain privacy with the host account. It has been a great option for me as I needed to obtain a separate hosting account with different server location and different IP address.

    Cheers
     
    DBman, Jul 8, 2010 IP
  12. Chalkywhite

    Chalkywhite Peon

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    still here! thanks for this.
     
    Chalkywhite, Jul 8, 2010 IP
  13. aniani

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    You can also try www.answerable.com , it always had free privacy protect with every domain and there is no minimum requirement also.

    Ani
     
    aniani, Jul 9, 2010 IP
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    Well use Namecheap they have free whois protection . So no one will come to know .
     
    ibangalore, Jul 9, 2010 IP
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    Dulce7 Member

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    I use namecheap for free private registration for each purchase.
     
    Dulce7, Jul 9, 2010 IP