Domain contact information serves as your domain's official registration data. Keeping this information accurate and up-to-date is crucial for domain ownership verification and important notifications.

Key Reasons for Accurate Contact Information:

• Receive important domain notifications
• Verify domain ownership
• Required for domain transfers
• Annual verification emails are sent from [email protected]

WHOIS Privacy Protection:

• Automatically enabled for most domains
• Some country-code domains (ccTLDs) don't allow WHOIS privacy
• Can be manually disabled if needed

Contact Roles:

• Owner: Primary contact and official registrant
• Admin: Secondary contact for most emails
• Technical: Backup contact for important notices
• Billing: Secondary backup for important notices

Formatting Requirements:

• Names must have at least 4 characters
• Phone numbers: Enter without dashes or country codes
• Address: Use Address 1 for main address, Address 2 for additional details
• Organization name needs minimum 4 characters (3 non-numeric)
• Email: Avoid using domain-associated addresses

To Edit Domain Contacts:

1. Access domain dashboard
2. Select domain and click "Edit" in Registration Information
3. Update contact information
4. Save changes
5. Confirm changes in pop-up (if applicable)

Email Verification Process:

• Required for owner contact changes
• Verification emails sent to both old and new addresses
• Must be completed within 15 days to avoid suspension
• Can resend verification emails through dashboard

Contact Information Update Lock:

• Optional security feature
• Prevents domain transfers for 10 days
• Only available for Squarespace Domains LLC registrar

Best Practices:

• Keep a backup of contact information
• Use accessible email addresses
• Verify information annually
• Follow specific formatting requirements
• Check ccTLD-specific requirements when applicable

Remember to maintain accurate contact information for seamless domain management and to ensure you receive important notifications about your domain.

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