Separate registration from website content
Registrant, registrar, DNS provider and website operator can be different entities. A hosting company’s page does not prove who holds the domain. Use registrar checks and official registry data for their intended purposes. An empty site does not establish ownership or sale interest.
Keep your own details accurate
Privacy does not remove the need to provide accurate information privately to the registrar. Keep contacts current. For acquisitions, verify the seller’s identity and authority and never publish authorisation codes.
Your practical checklist
- Use official registration sources.
- Distinguish website management from registration.
- Keep your contact details current.
- Share transfer codes securely.
A useful question
Can I always see the registrant’s private address?
No. Registry policy and applicable rules govern visibility and access to personal details.
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Sources & further reading
Original guide by chname.ch editorial. Archive dates organise this library; this guide was created and reviewed on . Provider and registry instructions take precedence when requirements change.