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WHOIS is an internet protocol that queries databases to retrieve registration information about domain names and IP addresses, showing details like the owner's contact information, the registrar, and the registration dates. It provides a public directory service that helps in identifying domain owners for business, legal, and security purposes, although many registrars now offer privacy protection to mask personal details from the public record.

What WHOIS information includes

Contact details: Names, organizations, addresses, email addresses, and phone numbers for the registrant, administrative, and technical contacts.

Registration details: The date the domain was created and its expiration date.

Name servers: The servers that handle the domain's DNS requests.

Registrar information: The company that originally registered the domain.

Why WHOIS is important

Domain ownership: It helps identify the owner of a domain name.

Security and stability: It provides contact points for network operators to resolve security issues.

Law enforcement: It can assist in legal investigations and enforcing laws.

Trademark and infringement: It can help with trademark clearance and countering intellectual property infringement.

Domain availability: It allows users to check if a domain name is available for registration.