How to Look Up Who a Website Name Is Registered With
Network & Domain · Step-by-step guide · 4 steps · 2 min read
Every website name, like example.com, is registered. WHOIS shows the public facts about it. You see who it is registered with, when it was made and when it runs out.
In the pictures, orange letters like A show where to look. Each step tells you its letter.
Step 1: Type a website name
Type a name like example.com into Domain name. Leave out https:// and www. See A in the picture.
Step 2: Press Lookup WHOIS
The details load in a moment. See B in the picture.
Step 3: Check the end date
The cards show the company it is registered with, the start date and the end date. A countdown shows when it runs out. See C in the picture.
Step 4: Check the name servers
Name servers show which company runs the name's settings. The full raw text is there too. See D in the picture.
Tips and questions
Why can't I see the owner's name?
Most names use privacy protection. Privacy laws also hide personal details. You usually see the company it is registered with instead.
How can I tell if a name is free?
If the lookup finds nothing, the name may be free. Check with a name seller to be sure.
Is there an API for coders?
Yes. Open API usage for developers (cURL) under the tool for an example.
Privacy
The name you type goes to the Wivrix server. It does the public lookup for you.
Try it now
The WHOIS Lookup is free. You do not need an account.