Contact a Domain Owner Through WHOIS Privacy

Hover protects the privacy of domain owners by default, but sometimes you may want to reach out to a domain's owner — for example, if you're interested in acquiring it. This article walks you through using WHOIS and Contact Privacy Inc.'s contact form to send a message to a domain owner. There's no guarantee the owner will respond, but this is the correct way to try.

Before you begin

• The domain name you want to inquire about.
• A brief, clear subject line and message describing why you're reaching out — vague or spam-like messages are less likely to get a response.

Step 1: Confirm the domain uses privacy protection

1. Do a WHOIS lookup for the domain to confirm it can be contacted through contactprivacy.com.
2. Enter the domain name, select Perform lookup, check the captcha box, then select Continue.
3. Check that the Registrant Name listed in the results is "Contact Privacy Inc." — this confirms the domain is using privacy protection and can be reached through the contact form.

Step 2: Send your message

1. Go to contactprivacy.com, enter the domain name, and select Submit.
2. From the drop-down menu, select the contact you want to reach (for example, the registrant or admin contact).
3. Enter your email address and a concise, clear subject line for your message.
4. Type your message, check the captcha box, and select Submit.

You'll see a confirmation message on screen letting you know your message was sent to the contact you selected. Note: It's entirely up to the domain owner whether to respond — Contact Privacy Inc. only relays the message.

Next steps

• Consider a backup plan: if the owner doesn't respond, you may want to check back periodically or explore other domain options.

Questions? Contact Hover Support.