Domain Glossary
Abuse Contact
An abuse contact is the designated email address, phone number, or reporting channel used to receive and respond to complaints about harmful, fraudulent, or inappropriate activity associated with a domain name, website, or online service. Abuse reports may involve phishing, malware, spam, copyright infringement, or other violations of policies and laws.
Back to GlossaryExamples include
abuse@example-registrar.com
security@example-company.com
A dedicated abuse reporting form on a registrar or hosting provider’s website
Why Abuse Contacts Matter
Receive reports of malicious or illegal activity
Help protect internet users from scams, phishing, and malware
Support faster investigation and resolution of security issues
Promote trust and accountability across the domain name ecosystem
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