WHOIS Lookup

Look up who registered a domain or IP address: registrar, creation and expiry dates, name servers, status codes and abuse contacts, straight from the registry.

www.google.com

WHOIS: whois.verisign-grs.com
No match for "WWW.GOOGLE.COM".
>>> Last update of whois database: 2026-10-14T05:33:40Z <<<

NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the
registrar's sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is
currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the expiration
date of the domain name registrant's agreement with the sponsoring
registrar.  Users may consult the sponsoring registrar's Whois database to
view the registrar's reported date of expiration for this registration.

TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois
database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and
automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or
modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry
Services' ("VeriSign") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for
information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information
about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not
guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide
by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only
for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data
to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass
unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone,
or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes
that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation,
repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to
use electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or
query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register
domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right
to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to ensure
operational stability.  VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to the
Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign
reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.

The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and
Registrars.

What is a WHOIS lookup?

WHOIS is the public directory of who holds a domain name or a block of IP addresses. A lookup shows the registrar the domain was bought through, when it was created and when it expires, its name servers, its status codes and an abuse contact for reporting spam or phishing. For IP addresses it shows the network's owner, address range and the regional internet registry (ARIN, RIPE NCC, APNIC, LACNIC or AFRINIC) that allocated it.

RDAP: the modern WHOIS

This tool queries the Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP), the structured JSON successor to the old text-based WHOIS protocol. We find the authoritative registry server for each TLD or IP range from IANA's bootstrap files, so results come directly from the source. For the few country-code TLDs that do not offer RDAP yet, we fall back to classic port-43 WHOIS.

Why is the owner's name hidden?

Since the EU's GDPR took effect in May 2018, registrars redact personal data of individual registrants by default, and many offer free privacy services that do the same for companies. To contact a domain owner, use the registrar's contact form or the abuse address shown. Read more about WHOIS and privacy.

Understanding domain status codes

StatusMeaning
active / okNormal state with no restrictions.
client transfer prohibitedRegistrar lock against unauthorised transfers. Recommended.
client update / delete prohibitedExtra locks that block changes or deletion.
server hold / client holdThe domain is not published in DNS, often for non-payment or a dispute.
redemption periodExpired and deleted, but the previous owner can still restore it for a fee.
pending deleteWill be released for anyone to register within about five days.

Frequently asked questions

How do I find out when a domain expires?

Enter it above; the expiry date and countdown come straight from the registry.

Is this WHOIS lookup free?

Yes. There is no sign-up and no limit for normal use.

How do I check if a domain is available?

Use the domain availability checker, which tests a name across popular extensions at once.

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