Hey everyone, here’s another story about GoDaddy, similar to many I’ve seen here.
I recently bought a domain through them, and everything seemed fine… until after the purchase. Suddenly, I was locked out of my account and now they’re requiring a government ID for verification before I can access the domain I already paid for. This request for ID came after they took my payment – not before, when I could’ve chosen to decline.
Now it feels like I have to give up my privacy just to access something I already bought. Does this seem unreasonable to anyone else? Why wouldn’t they verify before the transaction, so customers know upfront?
Any advice on handling this? Has anyone else faced something similar with GoDaddy or other companies? Thanks for any help!
@Parker
I’ve registered several domains with Cloudflare (great choice, they offer them at cost) and never had to provide ID. Are they not a serious registrar?
I actually support ID verification by registrars for domain registration to combat scams and malicious sites, but I agree this should happen before they take payment.
You might want to check if the TLD you bought has ID requirements. If not, consider asking GoDaddy to allow a transfer to another registrar and refund your payment.
@Vera
They likely flagged it with anti-fraud software. Funds usually aren’t fully captured until ID verification is completed, and if it’s not, the charge often falls off after a few days.
DomainForge said: @Vera
They likely flagged it with anti-fraud software. Funds usually aren’t fully captured until ID verification is completed, and if it’s not, the charge often falls off after a few days.
The real issue isn’t the money but ownership of the domain. If GoDaddy cancels, they could release the domain back, allowing someone else to grab it.
Expecting to stay anonymous while registering a domain is unrealistic in today’s internet landscape. A legit registrar will require accurate information.
Registrars might ask for ID if details seem inaccurate. They use checks to confirm info and avoid fraud. ICANN rules support this. Did you provide correct info? Just wondering if that might be why they’re asking.