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Domain Name Discussion => General Domain Discussion => Topic started by: berto on Jul 09, 2022, 01:16 AM

Title: How to find out who owns a domain name?
Post by: berto on Jul 09, 2022, 01:16 AM
I'm looking for information about the owner and registration of a site with a domain name in the .COM zone.
Can you recommend a service or provide guidance on how to make an official request? Thank you.
Title: Re: How to find out who owns a domain?
Post by: richardBranson on Jul 09, 2022, 01:39 AM
You can use any whois service, such as https://lookup.icann.org/.

When doing a whois query, the standard issuance for private individuals is only their name. Additional information about the owner is only provided by the registrar if requested by relevant state structures, like the prosecutor's office.
The registrar's information is always displayed and the whois service also shows the IP address of the server where the site is hosted.
Title: Re: How to find out who owns a domain?
Post by: Isaac Forman on Jul 13, 2022, 09:11 AM
Anyone who wants to know who is behind a website or domain name can do the appropriate search on the WHOIS directory service.

There are many of these databases with information about domains and they are updated as information about the domain is updated.
The most popular are:

https://www.whois.net/
https://www.whois.com/whois/
https://whois.icann.org/en
https://who.is/

These are common databases for all domain zones, but there are also whois databases for specific domain zones. For example:

http://nic.com/whois for .com domains

Note: If you are using the Linux OS or Mac OS operating system, you can find out information about the domain by opening the console (Terminal) and typing the command:

whois domain.com

Via archive.org

The essence of this service is simple: the service stores a lot of cached pages of sites.

Usage principle:

1.We go to the site https://archive.org/.
2.In the search field, enter the desired domain and press the "GO" button: if the service contains the site you are looking for, then select the date for which you want to display the page.
3.We look through the cached versions of the site pages in search of a contact email.
Title: Re: How to find out who owns a domain?
Post by: Chayka on Jul 15, 2022, 03:23 PM
Hi! I can recommend the Whois service, I have heard a lot about it. As far as I know, there is nothing complicated there. There is a verification line on the site, you will only need to enter the domain itself there, and then information about the owner of this domain will immediately appear. Good luck!
Title: Re: How to find out who owns a domain?
Post by: jamesanderson11 on Sep 15, 2022, 02:07 AM
For Linux or Mac OS users, finding information about a domain name's owner can be done by opening the terminal or console and using the "whois domain.com" command.
but, this is not readily available on Windows unless the appropriate utility is installed. In general, using WHOIS resources is the best option for finding domain owners, but keep in mind that personal data may be protected.

To contact the owner, look for the feedback form of the domain registrar or try to find the email address in the WHOIS database. For organizations that own domain names, contact information is usually present on their official accounts or websites which can be found by simply Googling their name.
Title: Re: How to find out who owns a domain name?
Post by: Dietamii-X73 on May 16, 2024, 04:32 AM
I highly recommend using a domain name lookup tool or a WHOIS database to find information about the owner and registration of a website with a .COM domain. These tools provide detailed information about domain names, including the registrant's name, contact information, registration and expiration dates, and the domain's hosting provider.

To perform a domain name lookup, you can visit websites that offer WHOIS lookup services. Simply enter the domain name into the search bar, and the tool will display the relevant registration information. Some domain registrars also provide WHOIS lookup services on their websites.

If you need to make an official request for domain registration information, you can do so through the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN), the organization responsible for coordinating the maintenance and procedures of several databases related to the namespaces and numerical spaces of the Internet. ICANN has established the WHOIS Data Reminder Policy (WDRP), which requires domain registrars to annually remind domain registrants to review and update their WHOIS data. If the information you are seeking is not publicly available through WHOIS lookup tools, you may be able to submit a formal request to ICANN to access the domain registration information.

In some cases, access to domain registration information may be restricted to legitimate purposes, such as law enforcement investigations or intellectual property rights enforcement. If you believe you have a legitimate reason to access this information, you can reach out to the appropriate authorities or seek legal counsel to determine the best course of action for obtaining the information you need.

It's important to note that the use of domain registration information is governed by privacy regulations, and any requests for such information should be made in accordance with applicable laws and regulations governing data protection and privacy. Always ensure that you are acting in compliance with relevant legal requirements when seeking domain registration information.
Using WHOIS lookup tools and following the appropriate channels for official requests will help you access the information you need about the owner and registration of a website with a .COM domain.
Title: Re: How to find out who owns a domain name?
Post by: NikitaEn on Jan 07, 2025, 10:04 AM
The most straightforward method is to utilize WHOIS lookup services. Websites like WHOIS.net or ICANN's WHOIS provide basic registration info, including the registrant's name, organization, and contact details. However, keep in mind that many domain owners opt for privacy protection services, which can obscure this information. If you require official data, consider submitting a formal request to the registrar listed in the WHOIS results.
This request should clearly state your purpose and may involve a fee, depending on the registrar's policies.
Title: Re: How to find out who owns a domain name?
Post by: IndianPhotoAcademy on Jan 17, 2025, 07:10 AM
A WHOIS lookup service such as whois.net or ICANN Lookup can be used to find the details of a domain owner for a.COM domain. Type in the domain name to see registration information. For official inquiries, get in touch with the registrar indicated in the WHOIS record if privacy protection is enabled.

Title: Re: How to find out who owns a domain name?
Post by: IndianPhotoAcademy on Feb 21, 2025, 05:41 AM
Use WHOIS lookup tools like [ICANN Lookup](https://lookup.icann.org/) or [whois.domaintools.com](https://whois.domaintools.com/) to find a domain name owner. If details are private, check the registrar for contact options or use domain brokerage services to reach the owner.
Title: Re: How to find out who owns a domain name?
Post by: GR Group on Mar 27, 2025, 04:31 AM
ICANN, Whois.com, and GoDaddy's WHOIS tool are examples of WHOIS lookup services that can be used to verify domain ownership. Get in touch with the registrar or look up ownership hints on the website if privacy protection is enabled.