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==Introduction== | ==Introduction== | ||
| − | This guide is for webmasters | + | This guide is for webmasters and web site operators 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 == | + | == Domain Whois Registration == |
| − | When you register for a domain name you provide your contact information and address to | + | When you register for a domain name you must provide your contact information and address to. 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 | + | There are certain web registrars who keep the information of the domain owner private for example: |
| − | [http://www.verio.com/support/documents/view_article.cfm?doc_id=5382 Verio] | + | * [[Verio.com]] [http://www.verio.com/support/documents/view_article.cfm?doc_id=5382 Verio] |
| − | [ | + | * [[Godaddy.com]] |
| − | You can check with your domain registrar if they can keep your information private. | + | Most domain registrars provide this service for a fee.You can check with your domain registrar if they can keep your information private. |
| − | == Get a PO BOX & voice mail == | + | == 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. | 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. | ||
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| + | ==Once Public== | ||
| + | The thing that most people are not aware of is that once your data is public, others have it, even if you make it private. So it might pop up somewhere on the web. | ||
Latest revision as of 02:53, 8 December 2008
Introduction
This guide is for webmasters and web site operators 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 Registration
When you register for a domain name you must provide your contact information and address to. 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:
Most domain registrars provide this service for a fee.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.
Once Public
The thing that most people are not aware of is that once your data is public, others have it, even if you make it private. So it might pop up somewhere on the web.