How to find out who owns a domain
You just thought of the perfect domain name and are ready to register it. But what if that domain name is already taken? This happens quite often. And the easiest way to solve this is by simply picking an alternative domain name.
But what if you really want that specific domain name? Well, there are still ways to get it. For example, by finding out who owns that specific domain and purchasing it from its current owner.
Why should you want to find out who owns a domain?
There are many reasons why you might want to know who owns a domain name. Perhaps you want to buy the domain from them, or maybe you’re just curious.
In some cases, you might find that the domain you want is already taken, but the website isn’t active. In this case, it’s possible that the owner is no longer using the domain and would be willing to sell it to you.
Even if the website is active, there are still a few reasons you might want to get in touch with the domain owner. For example, you could be interested in buying advertising space on their website. Or, you might want to partner with them on a project.
Whatever your reason for wanting to get in touch with the owner of a domain, using WHOIS is the best way to start.
How to use WHOIS to find the domain owner?
WHOIS is a way to find out who owns a domain name. You can put in the name of the domain, and it will show you the contact information for the registrant, as well as other data associated with the domain.
It’s actually quite simple to find out who owns a domain name with WHOIS. There are just a few steps you need to follow. Here’s what you do:
- Go to our WHOIS page.
- Enter the domain name you want to look up in the search field.
- Click on “Search”
The results will show you the registrant’s name, contact information, and other data associated with the domain, if this is available.
If there is limited information available, that means the registrant has chosen to keep their identity hidden. In this case, you can try contacting the registrar directly to see if they can help you get in touch with the registrant.
What to do if the domain registration information is hidden?
When there is limited information available, there are still ways to try and get in touch with the registrant.
If their website is active, and they have a contact form, the best way is to try and contact them through that.
If the website isn’t active, you can try contacting the domain registration company directly. They may be able to help connect you with the right person.