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WHOIS lookup

Look up the WHOIS record for any domain to see registration details, registrar information, expiry dates, and domain status.

Frequently asked questions

What is WHOIS?

WHOIS is a public protocol used to query databases that store registration information about domain names. It reveals who registered a domain, when it was created, and when it expires.

Is WHOIS data always accurate?

Not always. Many registrars offer privacy protection services that mask the registrant's personal information. In those cases you will see the privacy service listed instead of the actual owner.

What can I learn from a WHOIS lookup?

You can find the domain registrar, registration and expiry dates, nameservers, domain status codes, and sometimes the registrant organization or contact details.

Are WHOIS lookups free?

Yes. WHOIS data is publicly available and our tool lets you query it for free. However, some registries rate-limit queries to prevent abuse.

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