Managing WHOIS Privacy on NameSilo: A Step-by-Step Guide

In our ongoing commitment to user privacy and domain security, NameSilo offers WHOIS privacy as a vital feature. If you're unfamiliar with the significance of WHOIS privacy, we recommend checking out our previous article, "Guarding Against Digital Shadows: The Role of WHOIS Privacy in Identity Protection." While WHOIS privacy is a powerful feature for securing your digital identity, it's essential to note that certain top-level domains (TLDs) may not support this feature. You can find the details here.

Now, let's delve into the practical aspect of managing WHOIS privacy settings on NameSilo.

Step-by-Step Guide: Turning On/Off WHOIS Privacy

Login to Your Account

Access your NameSilo account using your credentials. Once logged in, navigate to the Domain Manager from the left sidebar on the dashboard page.



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Select the Desired Domain

Choose the specific domain for which you want to manage WHOIS privacy settings. Tick the checkbox on the left to select the domain, and then click on 'Privacy Settings' from the action panel above. 

Alternatively, you can directly click on the user icon to toggle the settings. A yellow user icon indicates that WHOIS privacy for the domain is on, while grey indicates that it is turned off.

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Access Privacy Settings

On the privacy settings page, you'll find the option to toggle between 'WHOIS Privacy' and 'No Privacy.'

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Apply Changes

Once you've selected your preferred privacy option, click the submit button. Your changes will be applied, but please note that it may take a few hours for these changes to reflect on public WHOIS databases, as they often serve cached data. For real-time data, you can query NameSilo's WHOIS.

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Effectively managing WHOIS privacy settings adds an extra layer of protection to your online presence. Whether you're activating WHOIS privacy to shield your personal information or turning it off for transparency, NameSilo provides an intuitive platform to make these adjustments. Remember to stay vigilant and regularly review your privacy settings to ensure they align with your online security preferences.