WHOIS Information Says "Adam" or "Does Not Have My Information"
If you have an older domain registered with HostGator, you may find that the WHOIS information displays "Adam" or states "Does not have my information". This typically occurs with domains that were manually registered. In contrast, newer domains should not reflect this information.
Domains may be registered under "Adam's" information due to manual registration, which acts similarly to private registration. You can change the contact information in your HostGator Customer Portal at any time. For instructions on how to do so, please read the following article:
Also, it is not recommended to keep "Adam" in your WHOIS information. You need to update your domain's contact details with your personal and/or business information to establish ownership, which is crucial for receiving important updates and notifications, particularly regarding domain renewals. Any emails intended for you that are mistakenly sent to us will not be forwarded.
HostGator also offers Domain Privacy + Protection, which keeps your personal and business contact information private. If you wish to keep your contact information private, it is recommended that you enable Domain Privacy + Protection for your domains, which you can also manage within your Customer Portal. To learn more about Domain Privacy, its importance, and how to activate it for your domains, please refer to the article How to Enable Domain Privacy.