How to enable domain privacy on Porkbun
Quick Answer
To enable domain privacy on Porkbun, log in to your account, go to Domain Management, select your domain, and ensure WHOIS Privacy is enabled. Porkbun provides free domain privacy, and it is typically enabled by default.
Steps to Enable Domain Privacy on Porkbun
1. Log in to your Porkbun account
Go to your Porkbun Account
Enter your ‘Username’ and ‘Password’
Access your dashboard
2. Open domain management
Go to your list of domains
Find the domain you’re looking for then click “Details”
3. Locate Contact privacy settings
Scroll down to the far right bottom of your screen to “Contact Privacy”
Check the current status and if it’s Publicly Available, click “Change”
Once expanded, click “Use Privacy Service”
What Happens Next
Once enabled, your personal contact information is hidden from the public WHOIS database and replaced with proxy information.
Common Issues
- Privacy already enabled
- Porkbun enables WHOIS privacy by default for most domains
- Privacy option not available
- Some domain extensions do not support WHOIS privacy
- Check if your domain type allows privacy protection
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