WHOIS Lookup
Find domain registration details, owner, registrar, creation/expiry dates, and nameservers
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Frequently Asked Questions
WHOIS is a query and response protocol used to look up information about domain names, IP addresses, and autonomous systems. A WHOIS record typically contains the domain owner, registrar, creation date, expiry date, nameservers, and contact information. WHOIS data is maintained by domain registrars and regional internet registries (RIRs).
Many domain registrars offer WHOIS privacy protection (also called WHOIS masking or domain privacy). This service replaces the registrant's personal details with the registrar's or a proxy service's information to protect privacy. GDPR regulations in Europe also restrict the display of personal data in WHOIS records.
A domain registrar is an organization accredited by ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) to sell domain names. Popular registrars include GoDaddy, Namecheap, Google Domains, Cloudflare Registrar, and Name.com. The registrar manages the domain's registration records and nameserver settings.
Domain status codes (EPP status codes) indicate the current state of a domain: clientTransferProhibited means the domain cannot be transferred away from the registrar. clientDeleteProhibited means it cannot be deleted. serverHold means it is suspended. active (or ok) means the domain is in normal status.
Use the WHOIS Lookup tool to search for the domain. If WHOIS privacy is not enabled, the registrant name and email will be shown. If privacy is enabled, you'll see the registrar's proxy information instead. Some registrars allow you to send a message to the owner via their privacy proxy service.
After a domain expiry date passes, most registrars provide a grace period (typically 30–45 days) where the original owner can renew at the standard price. After that comes a redemption period (up to 30 days) where renewal costs more. Finally the domain is released for public registration. During these periods the domain may stop resolving or show a parking/expired page.
About This WHOIS Lookup Tool
This free WHOIS Lookup tool connects directly to the authoritative WHOIS server for the domain's TLD and returns the full WHOIS record in real time. Parsed key fields include registrant, registrar, creation date, expiry date, nameservers, and DNSSEC status. The full raw WHOIS response is also shown.
Major Domain Registrars
| Registrar | Known For |
|---|---|
| GoDaddy | Largest registrar globally |
| Namecheap | Affordable, privacy-first |
| Cloudflare | At-cost pricing, security |
| Google Domains | Simple, integrated |
| Dynadot | Bulk registration |
Common Domain Status Codes
| Status | Meaning |
|---|---|
| ok / active | Normal operational status |
| clientTransferProhibited | Transfer locked |
| clientDeleteProhibited | Deletion locked |
| pendingDelete | About to be released |
| serverHold | Suspended by registry |
