cross-posted from: https://lemmy.world/post/32523093

Anyone have the experience registering a domain name with false personal information?

I’m trying to register one but all provider asks for name and address. Anyone have the experience providing false information? Do they really care enough to check your info manually if you don’t use your domain name for malicious purposes?

particularly interested in experiences with cloudflare

thanks a lot

EDIT: https://www.reddit.com/r/Domains/comments/1cxl7y2/when_registering_domain_name_should_i_use_my_real/

The issue with using fake details is that you risk getting your account suspended. Also, if your domain gets stolen you’ve made it impossible to retrieve because you will have to verify your information.

How can a domain get stolen?

  • Björn Tantau@swg-empire.de
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    8 hours ago

    I originally registered the domain I’m now using for Lemmy for the company “The Empire”. I was a kid and did it just for the lulz. Also I additionally used my real name.

    Nothing ever happened.