The WHOIS worldwide database publicly displays all domain registration details, including the domain name, Registrar, name server, contact details, and other information.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
“WHOIS” refers to the query and response protocol (Who Is the domain owner) and the public databases that store registration details for domain names and information about who registered them. Various domain registrars and registries maintain these databases.
The main function of these public databases is to provide a way to look up who owns a particular domain name and their contact information.
WHOIS Privacy Protection
To ensure information is kept from public view, WHOIS Privacy Protection is available for those who prefer to keep their Registrant and contact details confidential.
For inquiries about privacy protection for your TLDs, contact our Sales Team; they will be happy to assist you with the relevant information and options.
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Additional Information
What information is contained by WHOIS?
Domain Name Information
The information stored on the database provides contact details, registration and expiration dates, name servers, and details about the registrant or domain owner, plus information on domain name registrations.
IP Address Information
IP address information, including specifics about the company or entity to which the IP address is assigned, can be obtained via the relevant database.
Autonomous System (AS) Information
WHOIS searches can also be used to find IP address information, including details about the company or corporation to which the IP address is assigned. WHOIS also provides information about autonomous systems, including the owner or operator of the AS.
Public Database
Regional Internet Registries (RIRs), domain Registrars, and other organizations that oversee Internet resources keep track of information in open databases.
Contact Information
WHOIS allows users to access contact information for domain registrants, which is useful for legitimate purposes such as resolving technical issues or reporting abuse.
Querying Databases
The protocol structure and databases specify the guidelines for searching and obtaining data. Registrars’ web interfaces, third-party lookup services and tools, and command-line tools how users can communicate with the public databases.
ICANN’s Policies
The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) sets the policies and regulations regarding the data available on WHOIS. ICANN’s deadline guidelines balance privacy and data protection issues and the necessity for accountability and openness.
General Data Protection Regulation
The General Data Protection Regulation, or GDPR, has also impacted modifications to the management and availability of personal data in WHOIS databases; this has resulted in removing personal data from entries accessible to the public.
Users can look for IP addresses, domain names, and AS numbers using various internet resources and websites. These include ICANN, IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority), and ICANN Lookup.
