I’m currently on the lookout for privacy-respecting domain registrars. What are you guys using and why?

Edit: I’ve registered my domain with Porkbun. I got a really cool one, it’s called reallyaweso.me!

  • skilltheamps@feddit.deEnglish
    51·
    8 months ago

    What privacy concerns do you have? I’m all for privacy, but I don’t really see where registrars are a delicate topic in that. The most that comes to mind is that some (most?) have a service where they do not give out your name and address for whois requests, but instead the details of the registrar (namecheap has that for example).

    • AlexPewMaster@lemmy.zipOPEnglish
      31·
      8 months ago

      I want my private information to be hidden in Whois requests. Also, I don’t want to buy a domain from a registrar that seems very sketchy.

      • Optional@lemmy.worldEnglish
        2·
        8 months ago

        Most registrars offer whois privacy protection which is a randomized forwarder, so if someone emails the contact it can get to you but none of your information is shown. Usually about $2 a year, don’t forget to auto-renew it.

        Namecheap usually adds it for free for the initial registration period.

        • lemmyingly@lemm.eeEnglish
          1·
          8 months ago

          Some add this as an additional fee and others include it in the annual price.