: Enable "Domain Lock" to prevent unauthorized transfers and "WHOIS Privacy" to hide your personal details from public databases, reducing the risk of domain hijacking. Why True Permanent Ownership Doesn't Exist

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: Ensure the email address on your WHOIS record is one you check regularly. If you lose access to this email, you may miss critical renewal or security alerts.