{"article":{"id":36588563383581,"url":"https://internetbs.zendesk.com/api/v2/help_center/en-gb/articles/36588563383581.json","html_url":"https://faq.internetbs.net/hc/en-gb/articles/36588563383581-Which-Domain-Extensions-Support-WHOIS-Privacy","author_id":26437468911389,"comments_disabled":true,"draft":false,"promoted":false,"position":0,"vote_sum":0,"vote_count":0,"upvote_count":0,"downvote_count":0,"section_id":4823308267037,"created_at":"2026-06-04T08:58:39Z","updated_at":"2026-06-04T08:58:56Z","name":"Which Domain Extensions Support WHOIS Privacy?","title":"Which Domain Extensions Support WHOIS Privacy?","source_locale":"en-gb","locale":"en-gb","outdated":false,"outdated_locales":[],"edited_at":"2026-06-04T08:58:56Z","user_segment_id":null,"permission_group_id":672238,"content_tag_ids":["01KPB5MN7EF3VJ1ZFS8E5C458G","01KPXA8SD72BZCXKSDPK3K0FMS"],"label_names":[],"body":"<p> </p><p>Use this article to determine whether your domain extension supports WHOIS Privacy.</p><p>Before You Start</p><p>WHOIS Privacy availability depends on the registry that manages the domain extension.</p><p>Some registries automatically redact registrant information, while others require WHOIS Privacy to be enabled separately.</p><p>What is WHOIS Privacy?</p><p>WHOIS Privacy helps protect personal contact information from appearing in public WHOIS records.</p><p>When enabled, eligible contact details may be hidden or replaced according to registry rules.</p><p>Supported Domain Extensions</p><p>InternetBS supports WHOIS Privacy on a wide range of domain extensions, including:</p><ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e820d70fc703a1a53c3fbb9909af69241\">.com</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e14aa9c4717444689a1a59dfb1ae2fb86\">.net</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e7c3d548021cbe6203559030543a7ad7b\">.org</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"eb16a5019cd7915034498ed73f53bddce\">.info</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e83b1fa48a1e0f15e0da4d923332b3e2d\">.biz</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e8d1d10f831ea6d541eea51cffd915ea9\">.co</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ebab3a6106ff41c5bed44fc35c212b3b6\">.cc</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"eb951319a8b7a14076749d391df898973\">.tv</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e082be1036bc48735f7cd78807302e081\">.xyz</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e3a22e99ece369de11bbd85d7b9d9d652\">.online</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e31fbfe9b3542cecaf7518ef1604417ba\">.site</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e4bf295476f61f0781976383efc09b228\">.store</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ee1fd3fb44424060f1c459f0a95481c4b\">.tech</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"ec3738a4a44fb839d7c0bc9f2aebd49ce\">.club</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"eb4297926c1bbad098ef6c5d9401cd35a\">.website</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e6128c53147709ca94e801e5e2c325c89\">.host</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e25217857a0e0b921a68355b8e4085803\">.io</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e4e1b87b447de930fceb6ae500e2cef58\">.me</li>\n</ul><p>Additional supported extensions may be available.</p><p>Expected Result</p><p>You can verify whether WHOIS Privacy is available for your domain extension.</p><p>Troubleshooting</p><figure class=\"wysiwyg-table wysiwyg-table-align-left\"><table>\n<thead><tr>\n<th>Issue</th>\n<th>Cause</th>\n<th>Resolution</th>\n</tr></thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td>Privacy option unavailable</td>\n<td>Registry does not support privacy</td>\n<td>Verify registry requirements</td>\n</tr>\n<tr>\n<td>Contact details still visible</td>\n<td>WHOIS update propagation pending</td>\n<td>Allow up to 24 hours</td>\n</tr>\n</tbody>\n</table></figure><p>Frequently Asked Questions</p><p>Does every domain support WHOIS Privacy?</p><p>No. Availability depends on registry policies.</p><p>Is WHOIS Privacy required for .com domains?</p><p>Many .com domains already benefit from registry-level redaction depending on applicable regulations.</p><p>How can I verify privacy status?</p><p>Review your domain settings or perform a WHOIS lookup.</p><p>Contact Support If</p><ul>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"e5fc95e3445fbc621ff69269b3ff0c90c\">You are unsure whether your domain supports WHOIS Privacy.</li>\n<li data-list-item-id=\"eff11f6606764ab2cd24cf024600d2e4b\">Privacy is enabled but contact information remains visible after propagation.</li>\n</ul><p> </p>","user_segment_ids":[]}}