Domain Whois Lookup

Free Domain WHOIS Lookup Tool

Discover the ownership details behind any website with our **WHOIS Lookup Tool**. Retrieve public registration data, expiration dates, and registrar information instantly.

Ownership Data

Find out who owns a domain, their contact information (if public), and the organization behind the website.

Critical Dates

Check when a domain was registered, when it was last updated, and most importantly, when it expires.

Technical Info

View Name Servers (DNS), Registrar status codes, and other technical details useful for troubleshooting.

What is WHOIS?

WHOIS is a public database that stores information about the registered users or assignees of an Internet resource, such as a domain name or an IP address block. It acts like a phone book for the internet.

When you register a domain, you are required by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) to provide accurate contact information. This information is stored in the WHOIS database.

Privacy and GDPR

In recent years, privacy laws like GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) have changed how WHOIS data is displayed.

Redacted Data: For many domains, personal contact details (Name, Email, Phone) are now hidden or redacted to protect the owner's privacy. You may see "Data Protected" or "Redacted for Privacy" instead of the actual name.

Why Use a WHOIS Lookup?

Buying a Domain: If a domain you want is taken, WHOIS can help you find the owner's email to make an offer.
Verify Legitimacy: Check if a business website has been registered for a long time (more trustworthy) or was just created yesterday (potential scam).
Trademark Enforcement: Intellectual property owners use WHOIS to identify potential trademark infringements.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Why is the contact info hidden?

Most registrars offer "Domain Privacy" or "WHOIS Protection" services, often for free. This replaces the owner's personal details with the registrar's proxy contact info to prevent spam.

Is this data accurate?

The data comes directly from the registry. However, if the domain owner has not updated their details recently, it might be outdated. ICANN requires owners to keep it accurate.

What does "ClientTransferProhibited" mean?

This is a status code that prevents the domain from being transferred to another registrar without the owner's permission. It is a safety lock to prevent theft.