Hello I’ve got a few questions about custom domains.

1 Is there anyway to use a FirstNameLastName domain for registering for services without doxxing myself while still receiving the benefit of a custom domain?

2 What is the best structure for creating emails for services? For example I’m currently using <ServiceName>@CDexample.com but the downside of this is if someone knows your domain they can effectively figure out what services you use and this possibly could be used for osint and doxx you.

3 Should I use my custom domain for Banking and other financial related services?

4 Is there any point to use a service like addy.io with with a single custom domain?

5 If i use my custom domain on my cv would my whole domain forever be correlated with my other personal data on my cv and sold to data brokers?

6 Is there any point to own more than one domain?

I have no doubt the answers to my questions lay in the questions themself but I’ve thought so much about this i just wanted to ask someone.

Thank you, -Zoma

  • microcapybara@sopuli.xyz
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    1 day ago

    Frongt’s answer is great. Another couple of thoughts:

    For the domain name, do you want firstlast.com specifically, or could something close work (maybe you already have it and there’s no more choice to be made)? I opted for a derivative of my name in order to keep it professional and for it to not become outdated. If you’re Taylor Robin Smith, would something like tarsm.com work? Without already knowing your name, it appears random. Any service that could reasonably make the connection probably already has your name anyway.

    One side note: when choosing your TLD, I suggest one of the “classic” ones – .com, .net, or a country. I’ve run across some forms where the email validator rejects the newer ones like .works. Not a lot, but even one is inconvenient.

    For the service naming, I do like you suggested for the name, but I just use a catchall. There’s no address actually created, my mail host just sends anything to my main mailbox – [email protected] receives [email protected], [email protected], or [email protected]. To my knowledge, the only way to tell I actually use a given address is to check my inbox.