WHOIS Privacy hides your personal information from public domain lookups.
Without WHOIS Privacy
Anyone can see:
- Your full name
- Address
- Phone number
- Email address
Try it: whois anydomain.com
With WHOIS Privacy
Public sees:
- Privacy service name
- Proxy address
- Proxy email
Your real info stays with registrar only.
Why Use It
- Stops spam to your email/phone
- Prevents identity scraping
- Blocks competitor snooping
- Reduces targeted attacks
When NOT to Use
- Business needing transparency
- E-commerce sites (builds trust)
- Financial services
- Some ccTLDs don't allow it
Enabling at ArkHost
- During checkout - add WHOIS Privacy
- Existing domains - go to domain management
- Click "Enable WHOIS Privacy"
Notes
- Law enforcement can still access real data
- Some TLDs include it free (.ca, .eu)
- Some TLDs prohibit it (.us, .de)
- Doesn't hide domain ownership from registrar
Cost
Check pricing during domain registration. Usually $5-15/year.
