WHOIS

WHOIS is a public record system that provides information about who registered a domain name and details such as registration dates and registrar information. Depending on privacy settings and local rules, some personal details may be hidden or redacted. WHOIS is commonly used to check domain availability, confirm ownership, identify a registrar, or investigate suspicious domains. Many registrars offer privacy protection to reduce spam and protect personal contact details. For businesses, it’s important that ownership records are accurate and that renewal and contact information stays current.