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Whois lookup.

See who registered a domain, which registrar holds it, and when it was created and expires.

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Good to know

What does a whois lookup show?

The registrar, when the domain was created, when it expires and its status. The owner’s personal details are often hidden for privacy.

Why is the owner hidden?

Most registries hide names and contact details by default. That is normal and does not mean anything is wrong. The registrar is still shown, and it is the right place to send a message.

Is this whois or RDAP?

It uses RDAP, the modern replacement for whois. It holds the same kind of information in a structured format.

Can I look up a .co.uk domain?

Yes. It works for .uk, .com and most other endings. For a UK company, Companies House is a good second check.

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