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Domain Whois Lookup

Domain Whois Lookup

Lookup who owns a Domain Name

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What is a Domain Whois Lookup Tool?

A Domain Whois Lookup tool is a digital tool that allows you to access public information about a specific domain name. It provides details about the domain's registration, ownership, and technical contacts.


How Does a Domain Whois Lookup Tool Work?

  1. Domain Name Input: You enter the domain name you want to look up into the tool.
  2. WHOIS Query: The tool sends a query to a WHOIS server, which is a database that stores information about domain names.
  3. Data Retrieval: The WHOIS server processes the query and returns relevant information about the domain.
  4. Result Display: The tool displays the retrieved information, typically including:
    • Domain Name
    • Registrar
    • Creation Date
    • Expiration Date
    • Updated Date
    • Name Servers
    • Administrative Contact
    • Technical Contact
    • Billing Contact

Why Should You Use a Domain Whois Lookup Tool?

A Domain Whois Lookup tool can be useful for:

  • Investigating Domain Ownership: Determine who owns a specific domain.
  • Identifying Potential Trademark Issues: Check if a domain name is registered by someone else.
  • Analyzing Website History: Learn about a website's history, changes in ownership, and potential security risks.
  • Network Administration: Gather information about the technical infrastructure of a website.
  • Legal and Regulatory Compliance: Verify domain registration information for legal purposes.

By using a Domain Whois Lookup tool, you can gain valuable insights into the ownership and management of a domain name.


How do I run a Domain WHOIS Lookup in Unix/Linux ?

Most Linux systems include a default, basic WHOIS Client for communicating with the WHOIS Server on port 43, which stores and delivers database content in a human-readable format.
This client is available through the command-line utility: whois
For a domain Lookup: whois [domain] (Ex: whois google.com)

How do I run a Domain WHOIS Lookup from Windows cmd?

1. Download Whois Program from Microsoft's site
2. You will find whois.exe and whois64.exe under your extracted location
3. Open the command prompt and and navigate to the directory where you extracted the whois.exe
4. Run the following commands for getting a domain name whois info:

For a domain Lookup: whois.exe -v [domain] (Ex: whois.exe -v google.com)