If you own a domain, keeping your WHOIS information up to date is essential. It ensures your ownership records are accurate and prevents domain verification issues. Whether you’ve changed email addresses or business names, updating your WHOIS data on Namecheap takes just a few minutes. In this step-by-step guide, I’ll show you exactly how to do it quickly and correctly.
Your WHOIS record contains the public contact details linked to your domain — including name, organization, email, and phone number. Even if you’ve enabled WHOIS privacy, it’s still important that the underlying info remains accurate.
Here’s how to update it:
1. Log In to Your Namecheap Account
Go to namecheap.com and sign in.
2. Go to Domain List
From the left-hand sidebar, click Domain List, then select the domain you want to update.
3. Click “Edit Contact Information”
Under the Sharing & Transfer or Domain Details section, find Contact Information and click Edit.
4. Update Your Details
Change your registrant, admin, or technical contact information as needed. Be sure your email address is valid — it’s crucial for domain renewal notifications.
5. Save and Confirm
Click Save Changes. Namecheap may send a verification email to confirm your new contact info. Open it and approve the update to finalize.
6. Wait for Verification
Once verified, your WHOIS record updates automatically across global databases within 24 hours.
Pro Tip:
If your domain uses WHOIS privacy protection, your personal info won’t appear publicly, but the update still matters for internal verification.
Keeping your WHOIS data current helps avoid domain suspension, protects ownership rights, and ensures smooth renewals. It’s a small maintenance task that prevents major headaches later.
In less than five minutes, you can secure your domain identity and keep your web assets fully compliant.