Whois Lookup Tool

Check Domains With Whois

Registering a domain name can sometimes feel like a minefield as even if you think that your company name or business is unique, it’s amazing how often there’s somebody else out there with the same one — who may well have already registered the domain that you want. But checking to see if a domain name is already taken, and if so, who it is registered by, is simple with our free Whois tool.

Simply type in the domain name and within a matter of moments you can see all the information you need, which includes:

• The domain name
• Who it is registered by
• The type of registrant, i.e. an individual or a company
• The registrant’s address and contact details
• The registrar, i.e. the host
• The date the domain was registered, renewed and last updated
• The registration status, i.e. whether it is suspended or active

Why do I need to know this information?

Although you may feel disheartened if a domain name is already registered, it does not necessarily mean that you can’t have that domain and this is where the Whois tool is invaluable.

Many of the domain names that were registered years ago have now expired and in many cases people have simply registered a name but no longer use it and could be prepared to sell it to someone else when it is due for renewal, or in some cases firms purchase domain names with the sole intention of selling them on in the future.

With our Whois tool you can see all of the details you need to find out if the domain name you’re interested in is registered or due for renewal and who you need to contact for more information about the domain name. For example if a hosting company is the registrant, then there may be a chance that it is not an active site.

Doing your homework

The Whois tool is not only an ideal way to find out if a domain is registered. It is also a useful way to find out who you are dealing with on the Internet. By typing in a domain name you can check to see if the person you’re dealing with is who you think they are. You can also find out more about when they registered the domain and if it is still active.

While private individuals are not required to publish their details in the Whois registry, businesses and professionals are. While people find ways around this or simply avoid registering, you can often tell a great deal about a website and the people behind it by using the Whois tool. Just as in any walk of life, genuine people and businesses are honest and upfront about who they are and the same is true online.

Simply enter a valid URL into our free Whois tool and in a matter of seconds you can see a wealth of information about that domain.