Domain WHOIS Lookup
Enter a domain name to look up who registered it, when it was created, and when it expires.
About the Domain WHOIS Lookup tool
WHOIS is the public record of a domain's registration. This tool queries it and returns the key facts: the registrar the domain was bought through, the creation, last-updated and expiry dates, the authoritative name servers, and the domain's status codes (such as clientTransferProhibited, a lock that blocks unauthorised transfers). Where the registry publishes them, registrant organisation and contact fields are shown too.
How to use it
- Enter a domain such as
example.com. - Submit to query the registry and registrar.
- Read the dates, registrar, name servers and status in the result.
It is the quick way to check when a domain expires, see whether a name you want is taken, or confirm a registrar before a transfer. Since the EU's GDPR, most personal registrant details are redacted, so you will often see a privacy or registrar proxy instead of a name. Availability and ccTLD coverage also vary by registry. The domain you enter is sent to our server only to run the lookup, and is not stored.
Frequently asked questions
Why is the registrant's name hidden in WHOIS?
Since GDPR and the rise of WHOIS privacy services, registrars redact most personal contact details. You will usually see the registrar and a privacy proxy instead of an individual's name and address.
How do I find when a domain expires?
The WHOIS record includes a registry expiry date. This tool surfaces it directly so you can see how long a domain is registered for or whether it is about to lapse.
Can I use this to check if a domain is available?
Yes. If a domain has no WHOIS record, it is generally unregistered and may be available. If a record exists with registrar and dates, the name is taken.
What do the domain status codes mean?
Status codes like clientTransferProhibited or clientHold are locks set by the registrar or registry. They control whether a domain can be transferred, updated or deleted, and help protect against hijacking.