WHOIS
Check domain WHOIS information
WHOIS is a public database containing information about domain name owners. Using a WHOIS lookup tool, you can check the domain registrar, registration date, expiration date, and the DNS servers assigned to the domain.
The WHOIS tool is frequently used by system administrators, SEO specialists and website owners to analyze domains and check their history.
How does WHOIS lookup work?
After entering a domain name, the tool sends a query to the appropriate domain registries, which return information about the domain registration. The data may include the domain owner, registration dates and DNS configuration.
What can WHOIS be used for?
- checking who the domain registrar is
- analyzing domain age for SEO
- checking the domain expiry date
- identifying the domain's DNS servers
- verifying domain availability or history
Most common questions about WHOIS
Is WHOIS data public?
Some WHOIS data is public, however in many cases information about the domain owner is hidden by privacy protection (WHOIS privacy).
Can you check the domain owner?
Depending on the domain registrar and privacy settings, you may be able to see the owner's details or only basic technical information about the domain.
What does the domain expiry date mean in WHOIS?
The expiry date is the point at which the domain will become inactive if the owner does not renew its registration.
What can you check in WHOIS
A WHOIS query lets you check key information about an internet domain — its registration, configuration and status in the domain registry.
Some domain owner data may be hidden due to privacy protection (WHOIS privacy), particularly for global domains such as .com or .net.