WHOIS Checker

What is the WHOIS Checker?

This tool lets you look up registration details for any domain name. You can find out who owns a domain, when it was registered, when it will expire, and which company manages it. Think of it as a phone book for websites.

Why Would You Need to Check WHOIS Information?

Here are some common reasons to look up domain information:

• Buying a domain: Check if a domain is available or find out who owns it so you can make an offer
• Verifying website legitimacy: See when a site was registered to spot potentially fraudulent new websites
• Contacting website owners: Find contact information for the domain owner or administrator
• Checking expiration dates: Monitor when competitor domains might become available
• Technical troubleshooting: Find nameserver information when setting up DNS or email

How to Check WHOIS Information - Step by Step

1. Enter the domain: Type the domain name you want to look up (like example.com)
2. Click Lookup: Press the "Lookup WHOIS" button and wait a few seconds
3. Review the results: See registration details, dates, nameservers, and contact info
4. View raw data: Click "Show" under Raw WHOIS Data to see the complete unformatted response

Key Features

• 60+ domain extensions: Supports .com, .net, .org, .io, country codes, and many more TLDs
• Domain age calculator: Instantly see how old a domain is
• Expiry countdown: Know exactly how many days until a domain expires
• Nameserver listing: See all DNS servers configured for the domain
• Status codes explained: View domain status flags like clientTransferProhibited
• Raw WHOIS access: Toggle to see the complete original WHOIS response

Tips for Best Results

• Enter just the domain name without http:// or www - we'll clean it up automatically
• Some registrars hide owner details for privacy - you may see "REDACTED" for personal info
• If results seem incomplete, check the raw WHOIS data for additional details
• WHOIS data can be cached by registries - recent changes may take up to 24 hours to appear

Frequently Asked Questions

Why is owner information hidden or redacted?

Many registrars offer WHOIS privacy protection that replaces personal details with proxy information. This is normal and protects domain owners from spam and unwanted contact. You can still see registration dates and nameservers.

What does "clientTransferProhibited" mean?

This status means the domain is locked and cannot be transferred to another registrar without the owner first unlocking it. This is a security feature to prevent unauthorized transfers.

Can I find out who owns a private domain?

If WHOIS privacy is enabled, the actual owner's details are hidden. You would need to contact the privacy service provider listed in the WHOIS data, and they only forward legitimate legal requests.

Why does my lookup show "Domain not found"?

The domain may not be registered yet (it's available!), or it could be using a TLD we don't support yet. Double-check your spelling and try again.

How accurate is the expiration date?

The expiration date comes directly from the domain registry and is accurate. However, domain owners often have a grace period after expiration before the domain is actually released.