How can I keep my domain name safe?

[Nice_one_120]

Thanks Kw3rLn and JoomlaZ
really appreciate it.

[gojmgo]

Internetbs for warez

[anahosting]

One last thought....make sure registrar lock is enabled to prevent unauthorized domain transfers.

[Nice_one_120]

Thanks anahosting

[kunnusingh]

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..

[dljawed]

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 [email protected] 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.

[clgo]

Use a reputable namehost, godaddy is the best in my opinion.

Reputable? There is nothing reputable about godaddy.


Try 1&1, enom, etc.

[WebCare360]

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 [email protected] 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.

These are 5 golden points.. +1.

My preference in name.com!

[okone]

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.

[MrOSX]

http://namecheap.com go with them, there largest domain retailer.