Don’t Be Fooled By ‘Sasta Domain’: 7 Critical Security Checks Every Indian Buyer Must Do
Har Indian entrepreneur aur startup pehle yahi sochta hai: “Sabse sasta domain kahan milega?” Aur yeh bilkul natural hai. Budget tight hota hai. Magar, kya aap jante hain ki woh ‘sasta domain’ aage jaakar aapki business security aur brand repution ko kitna nuksaan de sakta hai?
Indian market mein, domain registration fees bahut kam ho gayi hain, lekin “Cheap” aur “Safe” mein bahut bada farq hai. Agar aapne ek an-trusted platform se domain kharida aur usmein security features nahi hain, toh aapki website hack ho sakti hai, ya phir aapka domain chori (hijack) ho sakta hai. Aur India mein domain security checks ka importance badhta jaa raha hai.
Iss ultimate guide mein, hum aapko woh 7 critical security checks batayenge jo aapko domain kharidne se pehle zaroor karne chahiye. Iske baad, aap sirf sasta nahi, balki safe domain kharidenge.
1- Sasta Domain vs. Safe Domain: The Hidden Costs and Risks
Domain name aapki digital property hai. Jaise aap apne ghar ki security check karte hain, waise hi domain ki security bhi zaroori hai.
The “Sasta” Domain Trap:
Jab koi registrar aapko ₹99 ya ₹199 mein domain deta hai, toh woh aksar basic security features ko “Add-Ons” ya “Extra Charges” bana dete hain.
- Hidden Cost 1: Renewal Price: ₹99 ka domain agli saal ₹1200 ka ho sakta hai.
- Hidden Cost 2: Security Features: WHOIS Privacy Protection, jo zaroori hai, free nahi milta.
The Risk of “Unsafe” Domains:
Agar aapka domain secure nahi hai, toh yeh 3 bade risks ho sakte hain:
- Domain Hijacking: Koi aur aapke domain ka control lekar use apne server par point kar sakta hai.
- Spam Calls/Emails: Aapki personal details public ho sakti hain, jisse spam calls aane lagte hain.
- DNS Poisoning: Hacker aapke users ko galat website par redirect kar sakte hain.
2. The 7 Critical Security Checks Har Indian Buyer Ko Zaroor Karne Chahiye
Jab aap AGM Web Hosting jaise trusted registrar ke paas domain kharidne jaate hain, toh yeh 7 checks aapki security ki guarantee dete hain:
Check 1: Free WHOIS Privacy Protection
Kyun Zaroori: WHOIS ek public database hai jismein har domain owner ki personal details (naam, address, phone, email) hoti hain. Agar yeh public ho gayi, toh spam, data theft aur security risks badh jaate hain.
- Action: Ensure that the registrar provides Free WHOIS Privacy. Agar woh charge kar rahe hain, toh woh Hidden Cost hai. AGM Web Hosting jaise top registrars yeh service free dete hain.
Check 2: Domain Lock (Registrar Lock) Feature
Kyun Zaroori: Domain Lock ek safety switch hai. Jab tak yeh lock on rehta hai, koi bhi aapke domain ko doosre registrar par transfer nahi kar sakta, chahe uske paas aapka password ho ya na ho.
- Action: Hamesha check karein ki domain registration ke baad Domain Lock automatically on ho. Yeh hijacking se bachne ka sabse bada tareeka hai.
Check 3: Two-Factor Authentication (2FA) for Account Login
Kyun Zaroori: Agar aapka domain registrar ka account password leak ho gaya, toh 2FA (Mobile OTP ya App verification) aapke account ko access hone se rokta hai.
- Action: Domain kharidne ke just baad, apne registrar account mein jaakar 2FA zaroor enable karein. Account jitna secure, utna hi aapka domain secure.
Check 4: DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions)
Kyun Zaroori: DNSSEC aapke domain ke DNS records ko digitally sign karta hai, jisse yeh confirm hota hai ki woh records authentic hain aur tampered nahi kiye gaye hain. Yeh DNS Poisoning attacks se bachata hai.
- Action: Apne registrar se confirm karein ki woh DNSSEC support karte hain aur ise enable karne ka option dete hain. Yeh thoda advanced feature hai, lekin security ke liye critical hai.
Check 5: Auto-Renewal Aur Expiry Notification
Kyun Zaroori: Ek domain agar expire ho jaaye, toh woh redemption period mein chala jaata hai, aur fir koi aur use kharid sakta hai. Isse aapka business doob sakta hai.
- Action: Auto-Renewal on rakhein aur apne registrar se multiple email notifications (60 days, 30 days, 7 days pehle) receive karein.
Check 6: Clear Ownership/Transfer Policy
Kyun Zaroori: Kuch saste registrars domain transfer ki fees ya process ko bahut complicated kar dete hain, ya phir aapke domain par unka ‘lien’ rehta hai.
- Action: Ensure ki aapke paas complete legal ownership hai aur domain transfer policy simple hai. Agar aapko transfer related details chahiye, toh aap AGM Web Hosting ke transfer page par check kar sakte hain: Domain Tranfer
Check 7: 24/7/365 Local (Indian) Support
Kyun Zaroori: Domain related koi bhi technical ya security issue emergency ho sakta hai. Agar aapka registrar Indian time zone mein support nahi deta, toh aapka business ruk sakta hai.
- Action: Hamesha woh registrar chunein jo 24×7 local phone/chat support deta ho.
3. Smart Buying Strategy: How to Get the Best Deal (Safely)
Sasta domain kharidna galat nahi hai, galat hai blindly kharidna. Sahi approach yeh hai ki aap value dekhein, sirf price nahi.
- Look for Bundles: Aksar, domain aur hosting ek saath lene par aapko domain free ya bahut sasta mil jaata hai, aur security features bhi shamil ho jaate hain.
- Avoid Long Names: Chhote, yaadgar names ki security aur value lambi hoti hai.
- Choose Trusted Registrar: AGM Web Hosting jaise established registrars aapko Free WHOIS Privacy aur DNSSEC support dete hain, jo ki saste providers aksar hidden cost mein rakhte hain.
💡 Pro Tip: Jab aap domain register karte hain, toh 2-3 saal ke liye ek saath registration karein. Isse yearly renewal cost se bachte hain aur Google bhi long-term registered domains ko zyada trust karta hai.
Conclusion (Your Digital Asset is Priceless)
Ab aap jaan chuke hain ki sasta domain hamesha safe domain nahi hota. Aapke business ki online pehchaan anmol (priceless) hai, aur uski security se compromise karna ek bahut bada risk hai.
Next time jab aap domain kharidein, toh sirf price tag nahi, balki yeh 7 critical security checks zaroor follow karein.
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