What is the WHOIS Database?

The WHOIS database contains information on every domain name currently registered. The Internet Corporation of Assigned Named and Numbers (ICANN) requires that all accredited registrars publish the name, address, phone number and email address of each domain name registrant.

WHOIS and Personal Privacy

The WHOIS database is publicly available for any individual or organization to use. Dotology recommends Direct Privacy for individuals or businesses with serious concerns about privacy. Direct Privacy is also useful to prevent your email addresss and telephone number from being harvested by spammers and hackers. Direct Privacy allows Dotology to publish substitute information while still maintaining the proper information in our internal database. You will maintain ownership of your domain name!