Whois databases are the public databases containing information about each registered domain. There is a Whois database for each top-level domain, maintained by that TLD's registry.
The Whois databases can contain a variety of information, including name servers, registrars and contact details of domain registrants.
Whois databases can be used to look up the current owners and expiry dates of domain names, and can therefore be very useful for those who wish to register or purchase pre-owned domains.
VeriSign maintain a central registry WHOIS database for all .com & .net domains.
Nominet maintain a central registry WHOIS database for all UK domains.
EURid maintain the central registry WHOIS database for .eu domains.
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