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Nice_one_120

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Hi guys

I'm not very experienced with domains and hosting. I need good advice from you please with million thanks in advanced.

I heard from some people that some hosting company are not honest and if they like your domain the might transfer it (steal it ) to their name and just take it after you have worked for years for it.

Some friends advised me to transfer to namecheap or eNom. But my website content copyright materials so will namecheap & eNom block my domain or have any control over it? and is namecheap & eNom safe enough?

Thanks
 
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Ofc. they have the control of your domain but i dont think they are gonna do this,, im actually dealing with legal sites you should ask someone who has a warez site to get better answer :)

Regards
 
I use Namecheap. They offered me 1 free year of whois guard. I dealt with Godaddy before, but I prefer Namecheap (prices are a bit lower as well). Non of my non-legal sites have been ceased by Godaddy or Namecheap.
 
Nice_one_120 said:
thanks bdr111446

But will they have the control to block my domain for warez content?
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I had a few warez sites on Namecheap and they didnt blocked anything, they dont really have time to search millions of domains and see if they have warez on it or not. I have a few porn tubes on namecheap (domains only) and they are ok.
 
If first time domain registered on your name and your hosting registrar change steal your domain then you can report this in ICANN..

You need to open a domain dispute in Icann.. :)
 
According to domaintheft.org (Original Source)

  1. Never use Gmail, Yahoo or any other free email service as the contact on your domains.
    The #1 way in which domains are stolen is by thieves hacking-into your email account and authorizing a transfer. Free email services have many known exploits and are not secure for domain registration. Use an email address like yourname@yourdomain.com and you will thwart a large majority of attempted thefts.
  2. Choose a secure password at your registrar.
    This may seem like an obvious one but it's amazing how many people use their address, children's names, or birthday in their passwords. If a thief wants to take one of your names they will try passwords like this at your registrar. Use a completely random password with upper and lower-case letters and include a few numbers as well. Remember, if a thief can access your registrar they can transfer as many names as they want!
  3. Pick a trusted registrar.
    Don't pick a tiny registrar that nobody has ever heard of. If you are buying high-value domain names you will want to keep these names with a trusted registrar that has been in business for a long time and has taken proper security precautions. Some of the top registrars for security that are used by domain investors are Moniker, Fabulous, and Name.com.
  4. Use an Escrow Service When Selling Domains
    Make sure to use an escrow service like Escrow.com whenever you sell a domain name. Avoid using Pay Pal and be weary of any buyer that will only pay using Pay Pal. One of the #1 ways that domain names are stolen during the sales process is when a buyer pays via Pay Pal, accepts the domain, and then requests a refund through Pay Pal saying they never received the domain name. Using an escrow service will ensure that the money is secured before you transfer your domain.
  5. Remember to Lock Domains After Purchase
    When you buy a domain name they will sometimes come-into your account unlocked. Make sure all of your domains are locked so that there is an additional step required should someone try to initiate a transfer.
 
dljawed said:
According to domaintheft.org (Original Source)

  1. Never use Gmail, Yahoo or any other free email service as the contact on your domains.
    The #1 way in which domains are stolen is by thieves hacking-into your email account and authorizing a transfer. Free email services have many known exploits and are not secure for domain registration. Use an email address like yourname@yourdomain.com and you will thwart a large majority of attempted thefts.
  2. Choose a secure password at your registrar.
    This may seem like an obvious one but it's amazing how many people use their address, children's names, or birthday in their passwords. If a thief wants to take one of your names they will try passwords like this at your registrar. Use a completely random password with upper and lower-case letters and include a few numbers as well. Remember, if a thief can access your registrar they can transfer as many names as they want!
  3. Pick a trusted registrar.
    Don't pick a tiny registrar that nobody has ever heard of. If you are buying high-value domain names you will want to keep these names with a trusted registrar that has been in business for a long time and has taken proper security precautions. Some of the top registrars for security that are used by domain investors are Moniker, Fabulous, and Name.com.
  4. Use an Escrow Service When Selling Domains
    Make sure to use an escrow service like Escrow.com whenever you sell a domain name. Avoid using Pay Pal and be weary of any buyer that will only pay using Pay Pal. One of the #1 ways that domain names are stolen during the sales process is when a buyer pays via Pay Pal, accepts the domain, and then requests a refund through Pay Pal saying they never received the domain name. Using an escrow service will ensure that the money is secured before you transfer your domain.
  5. Remember to Lock Domains After Purchase
    When you buy a domain name they will sometimes come-into your account unlocked. Make sure all of your domains are locked so that there is an additional step required should someone try to initiate a transfer.
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These are 5 golden points.. +1.

My preference in name.com!
 
FYI, Namecheap are a glorified eNom reseller, perhaps one of the largest I know of.

I've used them for over 5 years and haven't had a problem yet.
 
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