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Lookup an IP or domain. Uses IANA referral first, then registry WHOIS.

Query
79.143.179.110
IANA
whois.iana.org
Referred
whois.ripe.net
WHOIS servers can rate limit. Results are cached for performance.
### IANA response (whois.iana.org)

% IANA WHOIS server
% for more information on IANA, visit http://www.iana.org
% This query returned 1 object

refer:        whois.ripe.net

inetnum:      79.0.0.0 - 79.255.255.255
organisation: RIPE NCC
status:       ALLOCATED

whois:        whois.ripe.net

changed:      2006-08
source:       IANA

### Registry response (whois.ripe.net)

% This is the RIPE Database query service.
% The objects are in RPSL format.
%
% The RIPE Database is subject to Terms and Conditions.
% See https://docs.db.ripe.net/terms-conditions.html

% Note: this output has been filtered.
%       To receive output for a database update, use the "-B" flag.

% Information related to '79.143.179.0 - 79.143.179.255'

% Abuse contact for '79.143.179.0 - 79.143.179.255' is 'abuse@contabo.de'

inetnum:        79.143.179.0 - 79.143.179.255
netname:        CONTABO
descr:          Contabo GmbH
country:        DE
org:            ORG-GH7-RIPE
admin-c:        MH7476-RIPE
tech-c:         MH7476-RIPE
status:         ASSIGNED PA
mnt-by:         MNT-CONTABO
mnt-lower:      MNT-CONTABO
mnt-routes:     MNT-CONTABO
mnt-routes:     MNET-MNT
mnt-domains:    MNT-CONTABO
created:        2010-01-14T16:35:54Z
last-modified:  2012-12-26T06:45:24Z
source:         RIPE

organisation:   ORG-GH7-RIPE
org-name:       Contabo GmbH
org-type:       OTHER
address:        Contabo GmbH
address:        Welfenstrasse 22
address:        81541 Muenchen
address:        Germany
phone:          +49 (0)89 21268372
fax-no:         +49 (0)89 21665862
remarks:        * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
remarks:        * Please direct all complaints about Internet abuse *
remarks:        * like spam, hacking or scans to abuse@contabo.de *
remarks:        * This will guarantee fastest processing possible. *
remarks:        * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
tech-c:         MH7476-RIPE
admin-c:        MH7476-RIPE
abuse-c:        MH12453-RIPE
mnt-ref:        MNT-CONTABO
mnt-by:         MNT-CONTABO
created:        2010-01-14T16:19:20Z
last-modified:  2025-11-26T16:29:17Z
source:         RIPE # Filtered

person:         Johannes Selg
address:        Contabo GmbH
address:        Welfenstr. 22
address:        81541 M�nchen
phone:          +49 89 21268372
fax-no:         +49 89 21665862
nic-hdl:        MH7476-RIPE
mnt-by:         MNT-CONTABO
mnt-by:         MNT-GIGA-HOSTING
created:        2010-01-04T10:41:37Z
last-modified:  2025-12-05T12:12:21Z
source:         RIPE

% Information related to '79.143.178.0/23AS51167'

route:          79.143.178.0/23
descr:          CONTABO
origin:         AS51167
mnt-by:         MNT-CONTABO
created:        2013-06-24T06:17:04Z
last-modified:  2013-06-24T06:17:04Z
source:         RIPE

% This query was served by the RIPE Database Query Service version 1.123 (SHETLAND)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is WHOIS?

WHOIS is a protocol that queries databases to find the registered owner of a domain name or IP address. It reveals the registrar, registration dates, nameservers, and contact information associated with a domain or IP block.

Is WHOIS data always accurate?

Not always. Many domain registrars offer WHOIS privacy protection that replaces the registrant's personal details with proxy information. IP WHOIS data from Regional Internet Registries (RIRs) is generally more reliable than domain WHOIS data.

Can I use WHOIS to find who owns an IP address?

Yes. Enter any IP address into the WHOIS tool to find the organization that owns the IP block, the Regional Internet Registry (ARIN, RIPE, APNIC, etc.) that allocated it, and the network range it belongs to.

What is the difference between domain WHOIS and IP WHOIS?

Domain WHOIS shows registration details like the registrar, creation date, expiry date, and nameservers. IP WHOIS shows the network allocation, the organization that owns the IP block, and the abuse contact for reporting issues.

Why does WHOIS show privacy protection instead of real details?

Domain registrars offer WHOIS privacy services to protect registrants from spam, identity theft, and unwanted contact. GDPR regulations in Europe also require redaction of personal data from WHOIS records.

How often is WHOIS data updated?

WHOIS data is updated by the registrar or registry whenever changes are made to a domain or IP registration. Our tool queries the authoritative WHOIS server in real-time, with results cached for 7 days to reduce server load.

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