What details are included in WHOIS information?

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What details are included in WHOIS information?

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WHOIS information typically includes various details about a domain name and its registrant. While the specific information provided may vary depending on the domain registrar, registry policies, and regional regulations, common details included in WHOIS information are:

1. **Domain Name**: The domain name being queried.

2. **Registrar Information**: The name of the domain registrar responsible for managing the domain registration.

3. **Registrant Details**:
   - **Name**: The name of the domain registrant (individual or organization).
   - **Organization**: The organization (if applicable) associated with the registrant.
   - **Address**: The physical address of the registrant.
   - **City, State/Province, Postal Code**: The city, state/province, and postal code associated with the registrant's address.
   - **Country**: The country associated with the registrant's address.
   - **Email Address**: The email address of the registrant.
   - **Phone Number**: The phone number of the registrant.

4. **Administrative Contact Details**: Contact information for the administrative contact responsible for managing domain-related administrative tasks.

5. **Technical Contact Details**: Contact information for the technical contact responsible for managing domain-related technical matters.

6. **Billing Contact Details**: Contact information for the billing contact responsible for domain-related billing and payment matters.

7. **Nameservers**: The nameservers associated with the domain, indicating where the domain's DNS records are hosted.

8. **Registration Dates**: The date the domain was created (registration date) and the date it was last updated.

9. **Expiration Date**: The date when the domain registration expires.

10. **Domain Status**: The current status of the domain, such as active, inactive, pending transfer, or pending deletion.

11. **DNSSEC**: Indication of whether the domain is signed with DNS Security Extensions (DNSSEC) for enhanced security.

12. **Registrar WHOIS Server**: The WHOIS server used by the domain registrar for WHOIS queries.

It's important to note that WHOIS information is publicly accessible and may vary in completeness and accuracy depending on the domain registrar and the level of disclosure chosen by the domain registrant. Additionally, some registrars offer WHOIS privacy protection services that replace the registrant's personal contact information with generic or proxy contact details to protect the registrant's privacy.

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