Domain hijacking is a serious issue, but you can take proactive steps to secure your domain. The following are key strategies to prevent domain theft and protect your online presence.
Key Takeaways
- Enable Domain Lock – A domain lock prevents unauthorized transfers and changes to your domain.
- Use 2FA – Two-factor authentication adds an extra layer of security to your account.
- Keep Info Updated – Ensure your domain contact information is up to date for important notifications and verification.
- Monitor Regularly – Check your domain's status and settings often to catch any unauthorized changes.
- Be Cautious – Be vigilant against phishing attempts and secure your email account.
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Domain hijacking, or domain theft, is a serious threat that involves unauthorized changes being made to your domain registration details, potentially leading to the loss of control over your domain. At Trustname, we offer several security features and protocols to help you prevent domain hijacking and secure your domain. Let’s see some of them.
Features And Steps To Prevent Domain Hijacking On Trustname
- Enable Domain Lock
The Domain Lock is a security feature that prevents unauthorized transfers and changes to your domain. Always ensure that your domain is locked to keep it secured and protected from any unexpected changes or transfers.How to Enable Domain Lock
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- Under ‘Domains’, click on ‘Registered domains’.
- Select the domain you want to lock.
- Scroll down to ‘Additional settings’ and check the domain lock status. If your domain is locked, you’ll see ‘Domain Locked’
And if it is unlocked, you’ll see the ‘Domain Unlocked’ 
- Click on ‘Lock’ to lock the domain. That’s it.
- Use Two-Factor Authentication (2FA)
Enabling Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) adds an extra layer of security to your Trustname account, making it harder for unauthorized individuals to gain access. Whenever anyone tries to access your account, we will require a two-tier verification to ensure it’s you.
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- Keep Your Contact Information Up-to-Date
Ensure that your domain contact information is current and accurate in your Trustname customer portal. We’ll need this to verify your identity and send important notifications related to your domain to you.
- Regularly Monitor Your Domain
Regularly check the status and settings of your domain to ensure that no unauthorized changes are being made. You can do this by logging into your Trustname account and reviewing your domain details.
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Rest assured that we will always send notifications to your registered email to give you a heads up on any suspicious activity. - Review and Update Domain Security Settings
Regularly review your domain security settings, including WHOIS privacy protection and the domain lock status. Make any necessary updates to maintain a high level of security.
Simply log in to your account. Click on ‘Domains’, then ‘Registered Domains’, and finally, click each of your domains to review their security settings.
- Be Cautious of Phishing Attempts
Be vigilant about phishing attempts and avoid clicking on suspicious links or providing personal information on unknown websites. Always verify the authenticity of any website or communication related to your domain.
Our domain name is ‘Trustname.com’, and you should be conscious of any phishing websites created to woo domain owners to submit their login information and gain unauthorized access to your domain accounts.
- Secure Your Email Account
Since your email account can be used to reset passwords and gain access to your domain portfolio, ensure it is secure. Use a strong password and enable two-factor authentication (2FA) for your email account as well.
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Also, beware of signing in to your email account on suspicious websites so a bad actor doesn’t gain access to your email and initiate a password reset, effectively locking you out of your account.
FAQs
If you suspect your domain has been hijacked, contact Trustname support immediately to report the issue. Provide all relevant information and follow our instructions to secure your domain and recover control if possible.
Yes, you would need to temporarily unlock your domain to transfer it out. Follow the steps in your Trustname customer portal to disable the domain lock, complete the transfer, and then re-enable the lock.
It’s a good practice to review your domain’s security settings regularly, at least once every few months, to ensure that everything is in order and no unauthorized changes have been made. On Trustname, simply access your domain list and click on each domain to see its security settings.
While WHOIS privacy protection helps shield your personal information, it should be used in conjunction with other security measures, such as domain locking and 2FA, to prevent domain hijacking effectively.
WHOIS privacy protection shields your contact information, but if you unknowingly submit your domain registrar account login details on a suspicious site, they can get unauthorized access to your domain list and hijack your domains.