100+
Extensions supported
€4.99
Per year, all extensions
100%
You remain the owner
Anytime
Switch off via account

Your name stays out of WHOIS

Every domain registration requires a name, address and email address. For businesses these are often retrievable via the WHOIS database and the Dutch Chamber of Commerce. For individuals, personal data has largely been shielded since the GDPR (2018) — but private registration gives you full certainty.

With privacy protect your details are replaced by those of "Anoniem Domein". To the outside world the domain appears registered under a neutral name, while internally you are simply the only administrator and owner.

You can change DNS records, renew the domain, transfer it or switch privacy protect off again at any time. Nothing about your ownership or control changes.

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What do people use privacy protect for?
  • Preventing spam and unwanted marketing based on WHOIS data
  • Protecting personal data in line with the GDPR
  • Individuals registering a business domain
  • Projects or websites where ownership stays private
  • An extra layer of identity protection alongside other privacy measures

Privately registered in three steps

You switch on privacy protect right at checkout. No technical knowledge needed.

1

Search for your domain name

Check whether your preferred domain name is available. Choose from more than 100 extensions, from .nl and .com to .eu, .be and .de.

2

Tick privacy protect

During checkout you tick privacy protect. Right on the order form, with no extra steps or separate form.

3

Done — your details are hidden

After registration the domain is active right away with privacy protect. In WHOIS, "Anoniem Domein" appears instead of your details.

What you keep, what you gain

Privacy protect adds protection without taking anything away from your control or ownership.

Details shielded

Name, address and email are not visible in the public WHOIS database. Nobody can find them through a domain lookup.

On or off at any time

From your account panel you switch privacy protect on or off whenever you like. The change is usually visible in WHOIS within a few hours.

You remain the owner

Privacy protect changes nothing about who owns the domain. You keep full control over the domain, DNS, renewal and transfer.

GDPR-conscious

By not showing your details publicly you limit the unnecessary spread of personal data, in line with the GDPR principle of data minimisation.

Less spam and cold outreach

WHOIS data is regularly used by parties who approach domain owners. Privacy protect stops your contact details being collected this way.

Transparently priced

€4.99 per year for all extensions. No hidden costs, no separate subscription structures. Just one clear annual price.

Make an existing domain private

Already have a domain name but would rather keep it private? You arrange that yourself in your account.

From your account panel

1

Log in to your account and go to the overview of your domain names.

2

Choose the domain you want to make private and open the domain options.

3

Switch on privacy protect. Your holder details are replaced with "Anoniem Domein".

4

The change is usually visible in the WHOIS database within a few hours.

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Or transfer to Domein Direct

Is your domain still with another provider? You can transfer it to Domein Direct and switch on privacy protect right afterwards. The domain name stays reachable throughout the transfer.

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Want to host privately too?

With private hosting not only your domain details but also your server and IP details stay shielded. For anyone who wants full discretion — from domain to server.

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All about privacy protect

The most common questions about private domain registration, all in one place.

What exactly is private domain registration?
With private domain registration (also called privacy protect or WHOIS shielding) your personal details — name, address, email — are not publicly visible in the WHOIS database. The domain is registered under the name "Anoniem Domein", while internally you remain the full owner and administrator.
What does privacy protect cost at Domein Direct?
Privacy protect costs €4.99 per year, excl. VAT. This applies to all extensions Domein Direct offers. There are no setup costs or extra hidden fees.
Can I make an existing domain private afterwards?
Yes. Go to your account panel, choose the relevant domain and switch on privacy protect. The holder details are replaced with those of "Anoniem Domein". This is usually processed in the public WHOIS within a few hours.
Am I still the owner of the domain?
Absolutely. Privacy protect changes nothing about ownership. You are and remain the only administrator. You can change DNS records, renew the domain, transfer it or switch privacy protect off again at any time.
Which extensions does privacy protect work for?
Privacy protect is available for all extensions Domein Direct offers, including .nl, .com, .eu, .be, .de and hundreds of others. Check during checkout whether the option is available for your chosen extension.
May I register privately for a business domain?
Yes. Private domain registration is allowed for individuals and businesses, strictly for legitimate and lawful purposes. It serves to protect personal data, not as a means of anonymity for unlawful use.
How quickly is privacy protect active after switching it on?
For new registrations, privacy protect is active immediately from the moment of registration. For existing domains, processing in WHOIS can take a few hours, depending on the registry of the relevant extension.

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Switch on privacy protect during checkout. No technical knowledge needed.

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