What is a WHOIS lookup?
It shows the public registration record of a domain: who it is registered with, when it was created, when it expires and which name servers it uses.
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WHOIS Lookup
See who a domain is registered with, when it was created and when it expires.
How it works
1
Enter a domain
Type a domain like example.com, or an IP address. You can paste a full link too.
2
Run the lookup
Craftora asks the official registry using RDAP, the modern version of WHOIS.
3
Read the details
See the registrar, key dates, days until expiry, name servers, status and abuse contact.
WHOIS Lookup features
- Registrar, creation date, expiry date and last update.
- Days left before the domain expires, with a warning when it is close.
- Name servers, domain status codes and DNSSEC.
- Works for IP addresses: network name, owner and country.
- Uses official registry RDAP data, not scraped pages.
- Free with no signup.
WHOIS Lookup FAQ
Why is the owner name hidden?
Most registrars hide personal details for privacy, as rules like GDPR require. You can still contact the owner through the registrar listed.
What is RDAP?
RDAP is the modern, standard replacement for the old WHOIS system. It gives cleaner and more reliable data, straight from the registry.
What if no record is found?
The domain may be free to register, or its country registry may not share data online. Check with a registrar to be sure.
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