WHOIS
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- noun
- /ˈhuːɪs/
- Texting
- Whether you have registered one domain name or thousands, you have likely received a WHOIS Data Reminder, a notice that all ICANN-accredited registrars send out annually.
Examples
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All of my personal details are visible when someone does a WHOIS lookup on my domain.
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The cheapest way is to use HostMonster because the domain and WHOIS privacy are free.
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So why do we collect WHOIS data?
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Bear in mind I am the original owner of these domains, and the whois has remained unchanged for years.
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Since that time, domain names have become an industry, and the WHOIS protocol has been adopted in support of that industry.
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I used the addresses in the WHOIS of their blog's domain.
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The InterNic white pages can be accessed on many Unix-based systems by using the whois command.
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If someone finds my username at Afternic, they can connect it to me through WHOIS.
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If you want more information about a domain, you can perform a WHOIS lookup online.
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To find out who registered a domain, use a WHOIS service to access the registration details.
Surface Forms
Etymology
WHOIS comes from the simple question made of who and is, literally 'who is' the owner of a website. That's why WHOIS is the internet service that gives domain registration details.