whois
A public protocol and database on the internet used to query domain registration information. It can return fields such as registrant, registrar, registration date and expiration date; since GDPR, personal information is often redacted.
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Whois is the public protocol and database on the Internet used to query domain registration information, and it can return fields such as registrant name, email, phone, registration and expiration dates, and registrar.
After GDPR took effect, most registrars redacted personal registration information, showing only placeholders such as 'REDACTED FOR PRIVACY' in whois.
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Whois is the public protocol and database on the Internet used to query domain registration information, and it can return fields such as registrant name, email, phone, registration and expiration dates, and registrar.
50%UnverifiedAfter GDPR took effect, most registrars redacted personal registration information, showing only placeholders such as 'REDACTED FOR PRIVACY' in whois.
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