Whois database

WHOIS is a public database which allows you to find out information about a specific domain name.

You can find out who registered it, who the registrar is, and who you can contact about the domain name.

WHOIS databases are maintained by individual registrars and not by the central registry.

WHOIS data used for

• To determine whether or not a given domain is available.

• To contact web administrators for resolution of technical matters associated with a domain name.

• To obtain the real world identity, business location and contact information of an online merchant or business, or generally, any organization that has an online presence.

• To investigate spam, law enforcement agents look to the WHOIS database to collect information on the website advertised in the spam.