Whois anonymity?

[~Divine~Wind~]

Continuing on from my thread about finding hosting...

how can I get my whois info hidden?
Im guessing me changing to nonsensical garbage is against some ToS with my hosting.

Dont mind y name being on there just dont like my entire name/address/contact number being there.

its a .org domain btw

 

[namnoc]

You can always change it to a "normal looking" name and address. If you aren't attempting fraud, you are even entitled to call yourself whatever you like. Therefore can't be against the ToS. Just tell them you DO go by the name Mr A Non if they ask and you DO want your post to be c/o Scotland Yard

 

[daz]

Any company worth dealing with will require some genuine contact details for you - this is a requirement of VAT invoicing.

That said, what the hosting company holds for you and what is displayed on the public WHOIS don't have to be the same. Different companies have different policies on whois opt-out/privacy protection but if you fire off some emails to some prospective companies you'll get an idea of what different companies can do for you.

 

[Raumarik]

Got any suggestions for companies that will allow opt-out of WHOIS? I don't mind them having my details but I've always been spooked about anyone being able to get my full postal address in a few clicks!

 

[Randomface74]

http://www.domain.com/domains/whoisprivacy.php

or you can just put crap in the address box, that's what i do.
breaks the tos, but really, my address free for all, i dont think so.

 

[Raumarik]

My only worry about that service is that legally they then own your domain and you can lose it if they go bust. Wish ICANN would sort this mess out.

 

[~Divine~Wind~]

Just spoke to TSOHost on the phone.
10minutes later, Whois anonymity.
Im really liking these people so far
Oh and no charge for doing so either wee