WHOIS
WHOIS is a public database that contains information
about domain names, IP addresses, and other internet resources:
What it contains
WHOIS records include the name and contact information of
the domain owner, the registrar, the registration and expiration dates, and
more
What it's used for
WHOIS is used to verify domain names, resolve technical
issues, and investigate cybercrime
How it works
WHOIS is a query and response protocol that stores and
delivers information in a human-readable format
Who regulates it
The International Corporation for Assigned Names and
Numbers (ICANN) regulates the WHOIS database.
Who maintains it
Different domain registrars and registries manage the
WHOIS database for specific TLDs, such as .com and .net
WHOIS is a vital tool for maintaining the integrity of
the domain name registration process. However, there are some limitations to
WHOIS lookup:
- Some TLDs, like country-code level domains (.us, .ca, .uk, and .eu), don't support privacy options.
- Regulatory adjustments, like the GDPR in Europe, may remove some previously stored information.
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