Register a Internet Domain Name - Domain Name Help FAQ
Internet Domain Registration Help FAQ
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Question
What is a "WHOIS databases ?
Answer
WHOIS
WHOIS databases contain nameserver, registrar, and in some cases, full contact information about a domain name. Each registrar must maintain a WHOIS database containing all contact information for the domains they 'host'. A central registry WHOIS database is maintained by the InterNIC. This database contains only registrar and nameserver information for all .com, .net and .org domains.