WHOIS Lookup
Find out who a domain is registered with, when it expires and which nameservers it uses, and learn how to protect your own details.
Registration Facts
See what the public record says about a domain
WHOIS is the public record of a domain. It can show the registrar, creation and expiry dates, nameservers and status codes. Many records hide personal details behind privacy services for data protection reasons.
Use it to check if a name is taken, research a competitor, confirm that your own domain is set up correctly or investigate suspicious emails and websites.
Use WHOIS to
- ✓ Check if a name is available
- ✓ Confirm your own contact details
- ✓ Find when a domain expires
- ✓ Verify who a website belongs to
- ✓ Troubleshoot nameserver issues
What each field means
Open a field.
Who manages the domain
The registrar is the company the domain is registered through, and the one you contact to renew or transfer.
- ✓ Shown in every lookup
- ✓ Needed for transfers
- ✓ Can be changed
Created, updated and expires
The dates tell you how old a domain is and when it needs renewing.
- ✓ Spot new scam domains
- ✓ Plan renewals
- ✓ Check the age
Locks and holds
Status codes show if a domain is locked, on hold or ready to transfer.
- ✓ clientTransferProhibited
- ✓ Active
- ✓ Redemption
What are you trying to find out?
Choose a reason.
I want to...
See if the name is free
If the record shows registration details, the name is taken. Try another extension or contact the owner.
Talk to our team →Turn on privacy
Check what your own record exposes and enable WHOIS privacy where supported.
Talk to our team →Look at the age
Very new domains pretending to be known brands are a warning sign. Never share data if unsure.
Talk to our team →Is your WHOIS healthy?
Tick what is true for your domain.
0 selected
Needs attention
Several points need fixing. Update your details and turn on protections.
Mostly good
You are on the right track. Fix the remaining items.
In great shape
Your record looks healthy. Keep monitoring renewal dates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Privacy services and data protection rules mean many records show proxy details instead of the owner.
Yes, from your domain management area. Contact details must stay accurate to avoid suspension.
Looking up public information is free. A registered domain may need renewal to remain active.
