Quick Answer

To enable domain privacy on GoDaddy, log in to your account, open your Domain Portfolio, select your domain, and turn on Domain Privacy or WHOIS Privacy. This hides your personal contact information from the public WHOIS database.

Steps to Enable Domain Privacy on GoDaddy

1. Log in to your GoDaddy account

Log into to your GoDaddy Account

Go to Profile located at the top right corner of your screen

Click “My Products” to access domain portfolio once the dropdown menu appears

2. Open your domain settings

Find the domain you want to manage

Click on “Domain” on the menu located at the far left of your screen

Now click on “Registration Settings” on the menu at the top

3. Locate privacy settings

Click Change under “Domain Privacy”

A pop-up will appear prompting you to select “On”

4. Save your changes

Click Save for changes to be effected

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What Happens Next

Your personal contact details such as name, email, phone number, and address will be replaced in the public WHOIS database with proxy information.

Common Issues

1. Privacy option not available
   • Some domain extensions do not support WHOIS privacy
2. Information still visible in WHOIS
   • Updates may take several hours to reflect across lookup services