Domain WHOIS FAQs
Quick answers about WHOIS lookup, domain ownership, availability checks, privacy protection, and domain records.
What is WHOIS?
WHOIS is a public database used to look up information about a domain name. It provides details such as domain registration date, expiry date, registrar and domain status. WHOIS helps users verify domain ownership and check registration records.
How can I find who owns a domain name?
You can find domain ownership details by performing a WHOIS lookup. Enter the domain name in the ServerSea WHOIS search tool to view available registration details such as registrar, creation date and domain status. Some domains may have privacy protection enabled which hides personal information.
How do I check domain availability?
To check domain availability use the ServerSea domain search tool. Enter your desired domain name to see if it is available for registration. If the domain is already registered you can perform a WHOIS lookup to view its registration details.
Who manages domain names worldwide?
Domain names are managed globally by the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers. This organization coordinates the domain name system and accredits domain registrars. Registrars such as ServerSea handle domain registrations, renewals and management for various domain extensions.
What is WHOIS privacy protection?
WHOIS privacy protection hides personal contact details from public WHOIS databases. It helps protect domain owners from spam, unwanted contact and unauthorized access to personal information.
How often is WHOIS information updated?
WHOIS information is updated automatically after domain registration, renewal or transfer. Updates usually appear within a short time depending on the domain registry and registrar system.
