Whois
Client for the whois directory service.
Description
WHOIS is a network protocol that is used to query databases that store information about registered domain names and IP addresses. WHOIS allows users to look up information about a specific domain name or IP address, such as the name of the owner, the date of registration, and the expiration date of the registration. WHOIS is commonly used to check the availability of a domain name or to identify the owner of a domain.
WHOIS databases are maintained by registrars, which are organizations that are responsible for registering domain names. When a domain name is registered, the registrar will add the relevant information to the WHOIS database. This information is then made available to the public, allowing anyone to look up the details of a registered domain.