Understanding Domain Privacy (ID Protection)
When you register a domain name, international regulations set by ICANN require your contact details to be published in a public database called WHOIS. Without ID Protection, anyone in the world can look up who owns your domain.
What Is the WHOIS Database?
Think of the WHOIS database as a public phone book for the internet. By default, it can display:
- Your full name
- Your home or business address
- Your personal phone number
- Your private email address
Important
WHOIS data is publicly accessible and searchable by anyone, anywhere.
WHOIS data is publicly accessible and searchable by anyone, anywhere.
The Risks of Public WHOIS Data
If your personal information is public, you may become a target for:
- Spam & Telemarketing: Bots scrape WHOIS data to send junk emails, SMS messages, and sales calls.
- Identity Theft: Exposed addresses and phone numbers increase your personal security risk.
- Domain Hijacking: Attackers can use your public details to impersonate you and attempt to gain control of your domain.
How Jiinubi ID Protection Works
When you enable ID Protection on Jiinubi, your personal information is replaced in the public registry with our secure proxy details.
| Information Field | Without ID Protection | With Jiinubi ID Protection |
|---|---|---|
| Registrant Name | Your Full Name | Protected by Jiinubi |
| Email Address | yourname@personal.com | proxy-email@jiinubi.com |
| Phone Number | Your Mobile Number | Jiinubi Proxy Number |
| Physical Address | Your Home / Office Address | Jiinubi Data Center Address |
Benefits of ID Protection
- Stop Spam: Significantly reduces marketing emails and cold calls.
- Stay Anonymous: Ideal for personal blogs or sensitive projects.
- Prevent Harassment: Keeps your home address off public records.
- Maintain Control: You remain the legal owner of the domain — ID Protection is only a privacy shield.
How to Add ID Protection
During Domain Purchase
When adding a domain to your cart, select the ID Protection checkbox on the Domain Configuration page.
For Existing Domains
- Log in to your Jiinubi Client Area
- Go to Domains → My Domains
- Click Manage next to your domain
- Select Addons from the sidebar
- Find ID Protection and click Buy Now
The protection activates instantly after purchase.
Important Note About Regional Domains
Regional Registry Rules
Some domain extensions (such as .co.ke, .ug, or .tz) have privacy rules defined by local registries. If ID Protection is not available during checkout, that extension may not support it.
Some domain extensions (such as .co.ke, .ug, or .tz) have privacy rules defined by local registries. If ID Protection is not available during checkout, that extension may not support it.
Recommendation
If ID Protection is available for your domain, enabling it is one of the easiest ways to improve your online privacy and security.
If ID Protection is available for your domain, enabling it is one of the easiest ways to improve your online privacy and security.
