WHOIS Privacy FAQs

What is WHOIS Privacy?

WHOIS Privacy is a brand new addition to our security range, designed to conceal your domain registration information and help protect your personal details against misuse.

How does WHOIS Privacy work?

WHOIS Privacy works by replacing your personal details, such as address, telephone number, etc with Easyspace’s own details. Enquiries sent to these WHOIS details are

Who can use WHOIS Privacy?

Any customer with a .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .tv, .cc or .name, .me or .co domain name can benefit from the peace of mind WHOIS Privacy brings.

For how long can I protect my domain name?

WHOIS Privacy can be applied to your domain for any period from 1 to 10 years, on a per month basis, per domain name. For example, if your domain is registered

Also, if you purchase WHOIS Privacy now, it can be easily extended when you renew your domain.

Can I protect my existing domain?

Yes, WHOIS Privacy can be added to your existing registrations, to domains that you are transferring to Easyspace and to new domain registrations.

How do I purchase WHOIS Privacy?

If you wish to add WHOIS Privacy to existing domains simply follow these instructions:

• Login to you Easyspace Control Panel
• Search for domain names that you wish to protect.
• Remember you may enable WHOIS Privacy for following domain extensions: .com, .net, .org, .info, .me, .biz, .tv, .cc, .name, .me or .co
• In the Domain Management section, click “Buy Now” next to WHOIS Privacy.
• Proceed to checkout and done!

How do I activate WHOIS Privacy?

Once you have purchased WHOIS Privacy, you will receive a confirmation email. Your WHOIS Privacy details will be immediately replaced with the Easyspace proxy details.

What if my domain is set to auto-renew?

If your domain is set to auto-renew, your WHOIS Privacy service will also auto-renew with your domain, for minimum hassle.

Can I purchase private domain registration?

Yes, you can protect your identity during domain registration process.

• Search for your domain name
• Simply add “Whois Privacy Service” during the registration process
• Proceed to checkout and complete purchase
• Done!

“WHOIS opt-out” for .uk and .eu domain names

Can I protect my contact details on .uk and .eu domains?

Yes you can protect your .uk and .eu domains. If you have .uk and .eu domain name and you are a non-trading individual (i.e. not a business), then you can hide your WHOIS details with “WHOIS opt-out” service specifically designed for .uk and .eu domain names

How do I protect my .uk and .eu domain names?

Simply raise a ticket via Easyspace control panel with full details of your domain name and we will automatically apply whois opt-out for specified domain registrations.

• Login to your Easyspace control panel
• Go to “Support” section and “Ask a Question”
• Specify your domain name and done!
• We will do the rest!