Whois by domain
What this tool does
This tool retrieves public registration details for a website address. It looks up the official record to show who manages the domain, when it was created, and when it expires.
Important: Some domains hide their owner's details for privacy. In those cases, this tool may return empty values for personal information. Also, the 'result' field here simply tells you if a record was found in the database, not whether the website is active or accessible.
Common uses
- Checking the expiry date to renew a domain before it lapses.
- Identifying the registrar company that manages a domain.
- Verifying when a domain was originally registered.
Good to know
- .edu domain records use a separate lookup method.
- Contact information may be missing if the owner uses privacy protection services.
Input data
| Parameter | Required | Example | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
domain | Yes | killia.com | Enter the full web address (for example: killia.com). This is required. |
Output data
| Field | Description |
|---|---|
city | The city listed in the domain's registration record (e.g. 'London'). |
country | The country listed in the domain's registration record (e.g. 'GB'). |
date_created | The date the domain was originally registered (e.g. '2023-01-15'). |
date_expiration | The date the domain registration expires (e.g. '2024-01-15'). |
date_updated | The date the domain record was last updated (e.g. '2023-06-10'). |
dns | The nameservers associated with the domain, listed as text. |
emails | Contact email addresses found in the registration record. |
faxs | Fax numbers listed in the registration record. |
name | The name of the contact person or organization. |
organization | The name of the organization owning the domain. |
phones | Phone numbers listed in the registration record. |
registrar | The company name that sold the domain (e.g. 'GoDaddy'). |
state | The state or province listed in the registration record. |
street | The street address listed in the registration record. |
zipcode | The postal code listed in the registration record. |