Using the WHOIS domain lookup tool

This article will help you to run a WHOIS lookup from your hosting package

The WHOIS database is a record domain names and their registrant information. It can be used to determine who owns the domain, where it was registered, and even can provide contact details of the owner. You can use a tool in your Hosting package to search the WHOIS database for a particular domain name.

Please note: this tool is not available on any Web Hosting plans purchased after July 2020 or Premium Hosting plans purchased after August 2020.

Step 1 of 6

Start by logging in to your 123 Reg Control Panel.

 

Step 2 of 6

From there, select Web Hosting or Premium Hosting within the ‘Manage active products’ section, depending on which product you wish to use.

Next, select Manage opposite the ‘(bought before XX/XX/XX)’ option.

Manage Shared Web Hosting

 

Step 3 of 6

This will show you an overview of your current hosting packages. Click Manage for the account you wish to use.

Manage Legacy hosting

 

Step 4 of 6

On the next page, select Manage for the domain you wish to access.

Manage hosting domain

 

Step 5 of 6

Click on the WHOIS Domain option in the Website Help & Diagnostics section.

Step 6 of 6

Enter the domain name that you wish to perform the WHOIS lookup on into the box and press the WHOIS Domainbutton.

The results will then be displayed on the page.

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