Look up any domain
See who a domain is registered with, when it was registered, when it expires, and where it points.
What a WHOIS lookup tells you
Every registered domain has a public record. Here's what it can and can't show.
Who it's registered with
The registrar is the company that manages the domain, like GoDaddy, Namecheap, or Squarespace. It's who you contact about the domain.
Key dates
When the domain was first registered, when it was last changed, and when it expires unless it's renewed.
Where it points
The nameservers show which DNS provider runs the domain, which tells you where its website and email are set up.
Locks and status
Status codes show whether the domain is locked against transfers or changes, suspended, or about to be deleted.
What's usually hidden
The owner's name, email, and address are almost always redacted for privacy. The registrar can forward a message to them.
Looking for a name?
If the domain you wanted is taken, search for an available name with a different wording or ending.
WHOIS questions, answered
Why can't I see who owns the domain?
Since 2018, privacy rules mean most registries and registrars hide personal contact details such as the owner's name, email, and address. You can still see the registrar, which can forward messages to the owner.
The domain I want is taken. What can I do?
Check the expiry date, since some domains are not renewed. You can also contact the owner through the registrar to ask whether they would sell it, or search for a different name or ending on our Find a Domain page.
What does "transfer locked" mean?
It is a safety setting that stops the domain from being moved to another registrar without the owner unlocking it first. Most well-managed domains have it turned on.
What is the difference between WHOIS and RDAP?
RDAP is the modern replacement for WHOIS. It returns the same kind of registration data in a structured, standardized format. This lookup uses RDAP.
Why doesn't the lookup work for my domain extension?
Most common endings like .com, .net, and .org are supported. Many country-code endings, such as .co, .io, and .us, don't publish data through the public RDAP service this lookup uses.
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