Find out who owns a domain
Look up a domain or IP address straight from the registry: holder, registrar, expiry date and name servers.
What is a WHOIS lookup for?
Type a domain or IP address into the search box. The details come from the registry at that moment, so they are always up to date.
Is the domain available?
For an available domain you see the price and can register it right away. For a taken one you see who has it.
Who owns it?
For a company’s .fi domain the holder’s name is shown directly. For other extensions you see the registrar, through which you can usually contact the holder.
When does it expire?
The expiry date tells you when the domain may become available. The status tells you whether it is locked against transfers or pending deletion.
Whose IP address?
The IP lookup shows which network and organisation the address belongs to, which country it is in and where abuse reports go.
Is the owner always shown?
No. Whether the holder’s name is shown depends on who owns the domain and on its extension.
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A company’s .fi domain
The holder of a .fi domain owned by a company or organisation is public, so you see the owner’s name right in the result.
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A private person’s .fi domain
Details of individuals are not shown. If you need them for a legal reason, you can request them from Traficom.
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.com and other extensions
The holder is often hidden. The result still shows the registrar, through which you can usually contact the holder, and the expiry date, which tells you when the domain may become available.
Need a domain as well?
Register a .fi or one of over 1,200 other extensions. The price list always shows the renewal price too.
Frequently asked questions
Below you will find answers to the most common questions about WHOIS lookups.
You can also send your question directly to domain@novasolu.com.
How do I find out who owns a domain?
Type the domain into the search field. For .fi domains held by companies and organisations, the holder's name is shown directly. With other extensions the holder is often hidden, but the result shows the registrar, through which you can usually contact the holder, and the expiry date.
Is the WHOIS lookup free?
Yes. The lookup is free and needs no sign-up. The number of lookups per minute is limited to prevent misuse.
What can I do if the domain I want is taken?
- Check the expiry date: if the domain isn't renewed, it becomes available.
- Ask the holder whether the domain is for sale. If their contact details are hidden, the registrar usually has a contact form.
- Consider another extension or a variation. There are tips in our article on registering a domain name.
- If the domain infringes your company name or trademark, for .fi domains you can apply to Traficom.
How can I find out when a domain becomes available?
The result shows the expiry date. An expired .fi domain first has a one-month grace period, during which the previous holder can still renew it, and then becomes available for anyone to register. For other extensions, the corresponding period varies.
How do I check that my own domain is in my company's name?
Look up your own domain. If the holder is the website builder, an agency or a former employee, ask for the holder to be changed to your company. Read more in renewing and transferring a domain.
Does a WHOIS lookup show the owner of every domain?
Not always. For many domain extensions (e.g. .com, .net, .org), owners can hide their details with privacy services.
Why can't I see an individual's details for a .fi domain?
Under Traficom's regulations, individuals' details do not have to be publicly visible in the WHOIS registry. You can still make a data disclosure request to Traficom if you have a legal basis for getting the information.
What information can a WHOIS lookup give about an IP address?
An IP lookup can show the owner of the IP address (usually an internet service provider or an organisation), its geographic location and other technical details. IP address details of individuals are usually not publicly available.
How often is WHOIS data updated?
It depends on the registry and the domain extension. Usually the data is updated within a few hours or days of a change.
Didn’t find the answer to your question?
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