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WHOIS Lookup

Enter a domain name to check its registration details and ownership information.

Understanding WHOIS Lookup

Every time a domain name is registered, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) requires registrars to collect basic contact information. This information is stored in a public database known as "WHOIS." Our WHOIS Lookup tool allows you to query this database to find the registration details for any domain name.

Why Use a WHOIS Lookup Tool?

This tool is essential for anyone wanting to find out the ownership of a website, check the availability of a domain, or troubleshoot network and domain-related issues.

Verify Domain Ownership

Check who is the registered owner (registrant) of a domain, which is useful for business inquiries or legal matters.

Check Registration Dates

Find out when a domain was created, when it will expire, and when it was last updated. This is crucial for acquiring expiring domains.

Find Contact Information

Access public contact information for the domain's registrant, administrator, or technical contact (subject to privacy protection).

Identify Name Servers

See which name servers a domain is using, which helps in diagnosing DNS and website configuration issues.

Understanding the WHOIS Data

The information provided can be extensive. Here are the key details you'll typically find in a WHOIS record:

  • Registrant Contact The individual or organization that owns the domain.
  • Registrar Information The company that registered the domain (e.g., GoDaddy, Namecheap).
  • Important Dates Creation, Updated, and Expiration Dates.
  • Domain Status Indicates if the domain is locked, in redemption period, etc.

Frequently Asked Questions

WHOIS is a public internet record that contains information about a domain name registration, such as the owner's contact details, the domain's creation and expiration dates, and the name servers it uses. Our tool queries this public database to provide you with this information.

Yes, it is completely legal. The WHOIS database is public information, mandated by ICANN (the organization that manages domain names). Our tool simply provides a user-friendly way to access these public records.

Many domain owners use a "WHOIS Privacy" or "Domain Privacy" service provided by their registrar. This service replaces their personal contact information (name, address, email) with the information of a forwarding service to protect them from spam and unwanted contact.

The domain status indicates the current state of the domain registration. For example, "clientTransferProhibited" means the domain is locked against unauthorized transfers, which is a good security measure. Other statuses might indicate that the domain is in a redemption period after expiring.