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Whois
What it means, how it is used and what to know for your project
Understanding the term
It is the quickest way to check that your domain is registered in your name rather than your provider’s. The lookup is free and takes ten seconds.
Personal contact details are often hidden for data protection reasons, but the registrar and expiry date remain visible, and those are the two useful pieces of information.
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