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What Is Whois Lookup?
Whois lookup checks domain registration details, important dates and registrar information.
Open Whois lookupWhat Whois can show
Registrar, creation date, expiry date and nameserver details may appear in a Whois response.
If privacy protection is enabled, personal or company details may be masked.
Frequently asked questions
Why does WHOIS hide personal details?
GDPR, registry policies and privacy services may redact fields.
Are WHOIS and DNS the same?
No. WHOIS covers registration lifecycle, while DNS covers technical resolution.