WHOIS
WHOIS is a protocol for querying domain registration information. The name is also used broadly for services that display registrar details, status and dates
What it means, how it is used and where it comes up, with its related concepts.
What it is and how it works
RDAP provides another structured way to access registration information and has replaced certain WHOIS services. Data availability depends on the registry and its conditions. A query does not guarantee that a domain can be purchased or in itself establish a website's identity or reliability.
Also known as
Domain lookup
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