WHOIS Lookup

What is WHOIS?

WHOIS is a protocol and database system that provides information about domain name registrations. WHOIS records contain details about domain ownership, registration dates, expiration dates, name servers, registrar information, and contact details. This information is publicly available and helps identify domain owners and registration status.

Our free WHOIS Lookup tool provides information about WHOIS queries and domain registration data. Note that browser JavaScript cannot directly query WHOIS servers due to protocol restrictions, so WHOIS lookups require server-side APIs or specialized tools.

Why Lookup WHOIS?

WHOIS lookups are useful for:

• Finding domain ownership information
• Checking domain registration and expiration dates
• Identifying domain registrar
• Viewing name server configuration
• Domain research and investigation
• Verifying domain status

WHOIS Information

• Registrar: Company that registered the domain
• Creation Date: When domain was first registered
• Expiration Date: When domain registration expires
• Name Servers: DNS servers for the domain
• Status: Domain registration status
• Contact Info: Registrant contact details (may be private)

Common Use Cases

• Domain Research: Research domain ownership
• Expiration Tracking: Check when domains expire
• Registrar Identification: Find domain registrar
• DNS Configuration: View name server settings
• Domain Verification: Verify domain registration

Privacy Considerations

Many domain registrars offer WHOIS privacy protection, which hides contact information from public WHOIS records. This protects domain owners from spam and unwanted contact.

Best Practices

• Use WHOIS Services: Use specialized WHOIS lookup services
• Respect Privacy: Respect domain owner privacy
• Check Expiration: Monitor domain expiration dates
• Verify Information: Cross-reference WHOIS data

FAQs

Why can't I query WHOIS from the browser?

Browser JavaScript cannot directly query WHOIS servers due to protocol restrictions. Use server-side WHOIS APIs, command-line tools, or WHOIS lookup services.

What is WHOIS privacy?

WHOIS privacy protection hides contact information from public WHOIS records, protecting domain owners from spam and unwanted contact.

How do I check WHOIS information?

Use WHOIS lookup services, command-line tools (whois command), or server-side WHOIS APIs to query domain registration information.

Is WHOIS information always accurate?

WHOIS information is generally accurate but may be outdated or protected by privacy services. Always verify critical information.

Can I hide my WHOIS information?

Yes, many registrars offer WHOIS privacy protection services that hide your contact information from public WHOIS records.