whois Linux Commands

What is Linux whois Command?

Explanation

whois COMMAND:

whois command lists the information about the domain owner of the given domain.

SYNTAX :


whois [option] query

OPTIONS:


-h Host which holds the identification information in its database.
-p connect to the specified port.

EXAMPLE:


  1. whoishscripts.com
    Output:
    The above command will produce the following output.
    [Querying whois.internic.net] [Redirected to whois.PublicDomainRegistry.com] [Querying whois.PublicDomainRegistry.com] [whois.PublicDomainRegistry.com] Registration Service Provided By: HIOX INDIA Contact: +91.4226547769 Domain Name: HSCRIPTS.COM Registrant:
    HIOX INDIA
    Rajesh Kumar
    (support@hioxindia.com)
    32, North Street, Krishnapuram, Singanallur
    Coimbatore
    tamil nadu,641005
    IN
    Tel. +91.04225547769 Creation Date: 06-Oct-2004 Expiration Date: 06-Oct-2008 Domain servers in listed order:
    ns1.hscripts.com
    ns2.hscripts.com
    Administrative Contact:
    HIOX INDIA
    Rajesh Kumar
    (support@hioxindia.com)
    32, North Street, Krishnapuram, Singanallur
    Coimbatore
    tamil nadu,641005
    IN
    Tel. +91.04225547769 Technical Contact:
    HIOX INDIA
    Rajesh Kumar
    (support@hioxindia.com)
    32, North Street, Krishnapuram, Singanallur
    Coimbatore
    tamil nadu,641005
    IN
    Tel. +91.04225547769 Billing Contact:
    HIOX INDIA
    Rajesh Kumar
    (support@hioxindia.com)
    32, North Street, Krishnapuram, Singanallur
    Coimbatore
    tamil nadu,641005
    IN
    Tel. +91.04225547769 Status:ACTIVE The data in this whois database is provided to you for information purposes only, that is, to assist you in obtaining information about or related to a domain name registration record. We make this information available "as is", and do not guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a whois query, you agree that you will use this data only for lawful purposes and that, under no circumstances will you use this data to: (1) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes that stress or load this whois database system providing you this information; or (2) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via fascimile, electronic mail, or by telephone. The compilation, repackaging, dissemination or other use of this data is expressly prohibited without prior written consent from us. The registrar of record is PublicDomainRegistry. We reserve the right to modify these terms at any time. By submitting this query, you agree to abide by these terms.

    This sample output was produced at 11 a.m. The "." indicates activity within the last minute.

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