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Check a domain name's availability

To see if a domain name is available, all you need to do is enter the name in the GoDaddy WHOIS lookup search field. The lookup tool will then display the availability of the name that you search for.

View domain ownership information

If you are trying to find out who owns a domain name, the GoDaddy WHOIS search tool can provide some key ownership information such as who the current owner is, when it was created, and when it is set to expire.

See when a domain will expire

Knowing when the domain name you want to buy is scheduled to expire is helpful information to be aware of. This can give you a better idea of when it is going to be available again for purchase.

What is GoDaddy WHOIS?

The GoDaddy WHOIS domain database is a system that contains listing information on all registered domain names. And though it may look like an acronym, it is not. Rather, the question that the WHOIS database aims to answer is “who is responsible for a domain name or an IP address?”

Whenever a domain name is registered, the owner, or registrant of that domain needs to provide some contact information per ICANN regulations. This contact information is then housed in a public directory database that is viewable to anyone who looks up the domain online.

GoDaddy WHOIS lookup is designed to help you explore the WHOIS database and learn about informative details on individual domain registration and availability. When using GoDaddy WHOIS search, you are able to view information relating to the domain such as:

  • Who the current owner of the domain is
  • Administrator and contact information
  • When the domain was registered
  • The expiration date of the domain
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GoDaddy WHOIS FAQ

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) is in charge of the WHOIS database in its entirety. ICANN launched in 1998 as a solution to the need that the internet had created in reaching a point where an organization that could formally oversee and manage the necessary requirements of a rapidly evolving online world became a necessity. ICANN operates as a non-profit organization based in Los Angeles, CA and is governed by a board of 16 members which comprise of representatives from all around the world. As of 2016, ICANN operates the WHOIS lookup internationally and encompasses domain name registration information worldwide.
A domain name may be owned by a person, entity, or an organization. The owner of a domain name is also known as the domain registrant and holds the rights to the name during the registration period.
When registering a domain name, you are required to enter some contact details that are publicly viewable in the WHOIS database. This is a requirement set forth by ICANN regulations. However, you may not want some of your personal information to be publicly viewable, such as your address. To help better protect your privacy online, you may consider adding privacy protection to the domains you register. When adding privacy protection, if someone searches for your domain name in the WHOIS database, alternative contact information will show instead of your own. In addition, your name, street address, phone number and email address will be hidden from the public view. This is a good option to consider if you are concerned about your personal information being publicly viewable.
Updating your WHOIS contact information is easy and can be completed in just a few short minutes. You can do so right from within your customer account under the Domain Manager settings. When updating your information, you have the option of updating all of your contacts at once, or you can update them one at a time. It goes without saying, but keeping your WHOIS information accurate and up-to-date is not only important to stay in compliance with ICANN regulations, but to also ensure that you continue to receive correspondence communication at your current active email address.
If the domain name you want is already registered to someone else, no need to panic. There is something you can do about it. The best thing to do in this case is to purchase a domain backorder, where you place a credit on the domain name you are interested in owning for a chance to register it in the future. With this service, you can rest assured that we will make every attempt to secure the domain name of your choice when it becomes available for you to buy and own.
ICANN Lookup is a domain registration data directory that processes Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) queries. RDAP allows users to view current domain registration data that is provided from domain registrars in real-time. ICANN is an acronym that stands for Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers.
To find out who owns a particular domain name, simply use the GoDaddy WHOIS lookup. Enter the domain name in the search bar that you are wanting to find more information about, and then select Search. After selecting Search, you will then be presented with some details about the domain name, including who owns it.

The WHOIS domain database is an online directory of all registered domain names. The directory includes information about each individual domain name that is registered and is sometimes used for legal reasons. Common uses of the WHOIS database are to check the availability of domain names, view registrant information, and in some cases, identify trademark infringement.

The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) oversees the WHOIS database. ICANN helps protect domain registrants by prohibiting the use of WHOIS listings for marketing and spam-related purposes.

For more information on the details that are publicly viewable for each domain on the WHOIS database, view: What shows in the WHOIS directory?

WHOIS data is quite accurate as it is regularly updated. In some instances, domain registrants’ contact information may change and needs to be updated. Because of this, registrars are required to give registrants the opportunity to verify contact information for ICANN validation. This is generally done annually in the event domain owners need to update and edit their domain WHOIS data, if necessary. With that being said, it is very important that this information be confirmed or updated if need be because providing false information on a domain’s WHOIS data can lead to the suspension of a domain name according to ICANN regulations.

Another thing to note is that if internet users discover that WHOIS domain name lookup data is inaccurate or not complete in nature, they can file a complaint. If a complaint is filed, domain registrars are required to update and correct the outdated data within a designated time frame. With standard protocols such as these, ICANN is able to maintain a high level of accuracy for all WHOIS data.

Using the GoDaddy WHOIS lookup tool is a simple as can be. To use GoDaddy WHOIS lookup, simply enter the domain name that you are interested in learning more about in the search field. After entering the name and selecting Search, you will then be presented with some detailed information about the domain you searched for. Among the details you may see include:
  • Who the domain is currently registered to
  • When the domain was registered
  • Contact information about the domain
  • When the domain is scheduled to expire
If you own multiple domains, it may be a good idea to download an exportable list for your domains. This way, you can review all of the data related to the domains that are registered to you.

The WHOIS database exists in order to find information on domain names quickly and in an easily digestible format for users. But, in addition, the WHOIS database helps in two other primary ways including:

  1. GoDaddy WHOIS lookup allows for people who are in the domain name business to contact the owner of a registered name about buying or selling the name.
  2. The WHOIS database also exists to help resolve legal disputes, such as in cases of trademark infringement.

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