How To Find a Domain Name Owner

Finding out who owns a domain name is easy with a WHOIS lookup tool. You can use our domain lookup service or any global WHOIS search tool available online.

Simply enter the domain name in the search field. The tool will display the domain’s registration details, including the following information:

• Registrant’s Name (domain name owner)
• Registrar (where the domain was registered)
• Registrant’s Address and Phone Number
• Domain Status
• Domain Creation and Renewal (Update) Date
• Domain Expiry
• Domain Age and Total Views
• and Domain Name Servers, among other details.

Why can’t I see the domain owner in WHOIS?

Sometimes, WHOIS may not show the domain owner's information due to:

• Privacy Protection Services – Many domain registrars offer privacy protection. This means some details are hidden in the Whois lookup results. The registrant's contact details are replaced with those of a proxy service.
• GDPR and Other Privacy Laws – Because of laws like the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) in Europe, registrars often hide personal information from WHOIS records. These laws mean that details such as names, emails, and phone numbers may not be visible.
• ICANN Policy Updates – The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) has updated its policies to protect the private information of people who register websites. Now, some WHOIS databases only show basic details, like the name of the company that registered the website, the dates it was registered, and the name servers used.
• New or Transferred Domain - If a domain was recently registered or transferred, the recent changes may delay updates in WHOIS records.

NOTE. If you need to contact the domain owner but can’t find their contact details, try using the registrar information listed in WHOIS. However, there’s no guarantee they or the registrant will respond due to privacy restrictions.