Learn more about domain
Checking domains using online WHOIS database.
What is Domain Whois
Whois is detailed information about the domain
It tells you the date of registration, name of the registrar, who owns the domain, and much more
Registrar
The name of the service that registered this domain
Registrant ID
Information about the person who owns the domain. In some cases it may be hidden: if the domain is owned an individual or the company that owns the domain has taken advantage of data withholding services
Creation Date
Registration date of the domain. It does not necessarily coincide with the opening date of the site - the domain can be domain can be registered in advance and the site can be linked to it when it is ready
Expiration Date
The date on which the rights to the domain will expire and it will be free. However, the site owner may renew the rights rights to the domain.
Where does the Whois information come from?
The information contained in the Whois is provided when registering a domain in accordance with international Internet laws and regulations. They are primarily there to protect
The Whois is primarily for the protection of consumers.
The Whois is also necessary for the overall health of the Internet. For example, to make sure the DNS servers correctly convert the domain you enter into the IP address of the server hosting the site correctly.
Why should I check the Whois of the site?
Scammers often disguise fake online stores and phishing pages for online banks as legitimate sites. Checking a domain through the Whois service is an easy way to protect yourself: a registration date that’s too recent is a red flag.
Whois is also useful for web administrators: if the domain you want is taken, the service will show when it will become available and the owner’s contact information (though the owner may renew the registration).
