WHOIS (from “Who is?”) is a service that allows users to search registry databases to obtain information about a domain name or an IP address.
These publicly accessible databases provide information associated with a domain name or IP address, including administrative, technical, and, where applicable, billing contacts.
Although the WHOIS database is not essential to the technical functioning of the Internet, it is widely available for most domain extensions. Its structure, format, and management vary depending on the registry.
WHOIS makes it possible to identify and contact the party responsible for a domain name or IP address when necessary, particularly in the event of a dispute.
For more information, please visit: https://whois.icann.org
