What is ‘Whois’?
- Whois is a protocol used to retrieve information about domain name registrations from a centralized database. When you perform a Whois lookup, you can access details such as the domain owner’s contact information, registration dates, and the domain’s status.
- The Whois database helps in identifying the registered owner of a domain, which is essential for administrative and legal purposes. It provides transparency in the domain registration process, allowing individuals and organizations to verify the legitimacy of domain names.
Why is ‘Whois’ important and who can use it?
The Whois database helps identify website owners, useful for contacting them, resolving trademark disputes, or facilitating domain transactions. Use our Whois search tool to check domain availability quickly.
How do I use the Whois Lookup Tool?
Use our domain owner lookup tool to find out:
– Domain availability
– Owner details
– Contact information
– Registration expiration
Enter the URL to explore opportunities for your site.
How can I protect my privacy online?
To keep your personal info private after registering a domain, use domain privacy protection. This ensures that when someone checks your domain on the Whois database, only alternative contact info is shown. BucketHost offers free Domain Privacy with every new registration and transfer, and your details are kept confidential. It also reduces the risk of your contact info being misused by marketers or fraudsters.
The domain I want has already been registered. What should I do now?
Don’t worry if the domain you want is taken. You can easily make an offer to the owner by selecting ‘Make offer.’ If it’s available, just choose ‘Add to cart’ to purchase it.
| Extensions (TLD) | Register | Renew | Transfer |
|---|---|---|---|
| .com Popular | $16.00 | $16.00 | $16.00 |
| .co.uk | |||
| .info | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 |
| .city Sale | $35.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 |
| .blog | $19.00 | $19.00 | $19.00 |
| .eu | $45.00 | $45.00 | $45.00 |
| .company | |||
| .blog | $69.00 | $69.00 | $69.00 |
| .club | $18.99 | $18.99 | $18.99 |
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Use our Whois Lookup tool to gain insight into domain details and stay informed about your online presence.
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Frequently Asked Questions
A WHOIS lookup allows you to find information about the registered owner of a domain name, including their contact details and domain registration dates.
You can perform a WHOIS lookup by using a WHOIS search tool available on domain registrar websites or dedicated WHOIS lookup services.
A WHOIS lookup typically reveals the domain owner’s name, email address, phone number, registration and expiration dates, and the domain registrar.
WHOIS information is provided by the domain registrant and may not always be up-to-date or accurate. Some details may be private or masked for privacy reasons.
WHOIS data is updated whenever changes are made to the domain registration details, such as updates to contact information or domain transfers.
Some domain registrars may restrict access to WHOIS information or provide only limited details to protect privacy. Additionally, privacy regulations may affect the availability of certain data.