Understanding WHOIS

WHOIS Information

Overview#

The WHOIS Information page allows you to view the public registration details for your domain name and manage your WHOIS privacy settings.

This information is provided by the domain registry and includes details such as the domain registrar, registration dates, nameservers, and DNSSEC status.

How to Access WHOIS Information#

1. Log in to your hosting control panel.
2. Click Manage Domains.
3. Select your domain name.
4. Click WHOIS Information.

You will see both the WHOIS Opt-Out setting and the current WHOIS record for your domain.

[Screenshot: Navigating to WHOIS Information]

WHOIS Opt-Out

The WHOIS Opt-Out setting allows you to limit the personal information displayed in public WHOIS records.

If enabled:

• Most contact details are hidden from public searches.
• Only limited information may be displayed depending on registry rules.

To change this setting:

1. Locate Opt Out of WHOIS.
2. Select Yes or No.
3. Save your changes.

Understanding the WHOIS Result

The WHOIS Result section displays information about your domain registration.

[Screenshot: WHOIS Result section]

Domain Name#

Shows the domain being queried.

Example:

autoscale.uk

Registered Through#

Shows the company through which the domain was registered.

Example:

autoscale business web hosting

Registrar#

Shows the official domain registrar responsible for the domain registration.

Example:

20i Ltd [Tag = STACK]

Relevant Dates#

These dates show important information about the domain registration.

Registered On#

The date the domain was first registered.

Example:

27-Nov-2024

Expiry Date#

The date the domain registration expires if it is not renewed.

Example:

27-Nov-2026

Last Updated#

The most recent date changes were made to the domain registration.

Example:

01-Nov-2025

Registration Status#

Shows the current status of the domain.

Example:

Registered until expiry date

This means the domain is active and registered.

Name Servers#

Nameservers control where the domain’s DNS records are hosted.

Example:

ns1.stackdns.com
ns2.stackdns.com
ns3.stackdns.com
ns4.stackdns.com

These nameservers direct visitors to the correct website and email services.

DNSSEC#

Shows whether DNSSEC protection is enabled.

Example:

Signed

This means the domain is protected using DNSSEC security technology.

WHOIS Lookup Time#

Displays when the WHOIS information was generated.

Example:

WHOIS lookup made at 12:54:04 29-Jul-2026

Data Validation Notice#

You may see a message similar to:

Nominet was not able to match the registrant's name and/or address against a 3rd party source

This is an informational notice from the registry and does not necessarily indicate a problem with the domain.

Important Note#

The WHOIS information shown on this page is provided directly by the domain registry and may take time to update after changes are made to your domain registration details.