WHOIS
Lookup an IP or domain. Uses IANA referral first, then registry WHOIS.
### 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: 85.0.0.0 - 85.255.255.255 organisation: RIPE NCC status: ALLOCATED whois: whois.ripe.net changed: 2004-04 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 '85.202.0.0 - 85.202.15.255' % Abuse contact for '85.202.0.0 - 85.202.15.255' is 'support@sp-com.ru' inetnum: 85.202.0.0 - 85.202.15.255 netname: NET remarks: aka SP-COM Ltd country: RU org: ORG-VO27-RIPE geoloc: 55.09125 61.22445 admin-c: MMG18-RIPE tech-c: MMG18-RIPE status: ASSIGNED PI mnt-by: RIPE-NCC-END-MNT mnt-by: V-LAN-MNT mnt-routes: V-LAN-MNT mnt-domains: V-LAN-MNT created: 2007-05-25T09:40:39Z last-modified: 2019-04-01T08:21:02Z source: RIPE # Filtered sponsoring-org: ORG-NGs2-RIPE organisation: ORG-VO27-RIPE org-name: V-LAN OOO country: RU reg-nr: 1067453012890 org-type: OTHER address: Engelsa 44d address: Chelyabinsk, 454020, Russia phone: +7 351 2220010 abuse-c: SR10684-RIPE mnt-ref: MNT-NETART mnt-by: MNT-NETART mnt-by: V-LAN-MNT created: 2017-07-19T14:37:46Z last-modified: 2026-05-13T06:41:10Z source: RIPE # Filtered person: Maxim M Gorbushin address: SPecial-COMmunication LTD, 454020, Chelyabinsk city, Engelsa 44-D, 13th floor mnt-by: V-LAN-MNT phone: +7351 2220010 nic-hdl: MMG18-RIPE remarks: ******************************************** created: 2007-04-24T08:46:09Z last-modified: 2021-03-05T10:48:28Z source: RIPE % Information related to '85.202.8.0/21AS43031' route: 85.202.8.0/21 descr: V-LAN LTD origin: AS43031 mnt-by: V-LAN-MNT created: 2007-08-06T11:30:27Z last-modified: 2007-08-06T11:30:27Z source: RIPE % This query was served by the RIPE Database Query Service version 1.123 (DEXTER)
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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