What tool/site for WHOIS info

Fonz · 2004-03-23, 09:25 AM

What tool or site do you use to get quick access to the WHOIS info for a domain.

netsol.com is fine but entering the verification code every time is a hassle
whois.org only gives you the info about 75% of the time

let me know pls.

thx

Fonz

Wazza · 2004-03-23, 10:09 AM

directnic does alright

Joe A · 2004-03-23, 11:00 AM

I use Directnic as I have sites registered through them but I find a lot of the time that their system can't access the whois info.

In the UK I use easyspace.co.uk, tucows.com and now goddaddy.com but they all seem to be employing the password access system. I think this is stop stop spiders accessing the whois info for bulk domain buyers to back order a site due to expire..

NetSol often shows just basic info as the site is registered through a company who use the password system, so just go to that site and use the password they give..

Greenguy · 2004-03-23, 11:19 AM

I use http://www.whois.sc/ - it's quite handy for all kinds of domain info.

Cleo · 2004-03-23, 12:05 PM

I sometimes have trouble finding some domains like .ws and stuff like that.

Mac OS X has a very nice tool built into it that does searches on whois.internic.net, whois.networksolutions.com and any thing else you put in..

DirectNic seems to find some that nothing else will find.

swedguy · 2004-03-23, 12:21 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Greenguy
I use http://www.whois.sc/ - it's quite handy for all kinds of domain info.

I love their whois history and Reverse IP tool.

Kath · 2004-03-23, 01:39 PM

Just added an excellent listing of tools & links from a Klixxx article to our resources:

Over 50 Webmaster Resources - by Dyanna S. Culp
http://www.klixxx.com/archive/over50.html

Under Web Design she's listed:

11. Who Is Search: URL choices are slim-pickings these days. Try these urls to find out who owns a domain name (make an offer), or to see which versions may be available in one of the .com alternatives. Sometimes one site will have owner information missing from the others. (www.internic.net , estore.netbenefit.com , www.enom.com , www.tv, www.buydomains.com , International searches at www.uwhois.com)

Hope this helps!

teamperfecto · 2004-03-23, 02:34 PM

Theres an excellent small program that you install on your computer and it makes the whois searches from the program itself. I tried it and it worked well. Unfortunately I cant remember the name, but go to www.cnet.com and search the software section for "whois" and I think it will show up there, you might have to look for it tho...

Other than that you can do a google search of "whois" and you get pretty good sites that you can use.

venturi · 2004-03-23, 08:20 PM

Here's a handy site with lots of tools: http://www.dnsstuff.com/

bdld · 2004-03-24, 03:29 AM

another vote for whois.sc - only thing youll ever need.

Kezza · 2004-03-24, 08:55 AM

I use
http://www.betterwhois.com
seems good to me... if I cant get he info it tells me where to go

2004-03-23, 09:25 AM	#1
Fonz Former pr0n slinger. Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Antwerp, Belgium Posts: 7,929	What tool/site for WHOIS info What tool or site do you use to get quick access to the WHOIS info for a domain. netsol.com is fine but entering the verification code every time is a hassle whois.org only gives you the info about 75% of the time let me know pls. thx Fonz __________________ See how I abuse little trees on my Shumi no Bonsai Blog

2004-03-23, 10:09 AM	#2
Wazza I'm a jaded evil bastard, I wouldn't piss on myself if I was on fire... Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 808	directnic does alright __________________ I sale Internet My sites have no traffic and no PR - let's trade - PM me

2004-03-23, 11:00 AM	#3
Joe A A woman is like beer. They look good, they smell good, and you'd step over your own mother just to get one! Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: London, UK Posts: 55	Whois info I use Directnic as I have sites registered through them but I find a lot of the time that their system can't access the whois info. In the UK I use easyspace.co.uk, tucows.com and now goddaddy.com but they all seem to be employing the password access system. I think this is stop stop spiders accessing the whois info for bulk domain buyers to back order a site due to expire.. NetSol often shows just basic info as the site is registered through a company who use the password system, so just go to that site and use the password they give..

2004-03-23, 11:19 AM	#4
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2004-03-23, 12:05 PM	#5
Cleo Subversive filth of the hedonistic decadent West Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: Southeast Florida Posts: 27,936	I sometimes have trouble finding some domains like .ws and stuff like that. Mac OS X has a very nice tool built into it that does searches on whois.internic.net, whois.networksolutions.com and any thing else you put in.. DirectNic seems to find some that nothing else will find. __________________ Free Rides on Uber and Lyft Uber Car: uberTzTerri Lyft Car: TZ896289

2004-03-23, 01:39 PM	#7
Kath No offence Apu, but when they were handing out religions you must have been out taking a whizz Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: California, USA Posts: 284	Just added an excellent listing of tools & links from a Klixxx article to our resources: Over 50 Webmaster Resources - by Dyanna S. Culp http://www.klixxx.com/archive/over50.html Under Web Design she's listed: 11. Who Is Search: URL choices are slim-pickings these days. Try these urls to find out who owns a domain name (make an offer), or to see which versions may be available in one of the .com alternatives. Sometimes one site will have owner information missing from the others. (www.internic.net , estore.netbenefit.com , www.enom.com , www.tv, www.buydomains.com , International searches at www.uwhois.com) Hope this helps! __________________ READ...MY...BLOG! - kBlogger.com KLIXXX - Written by webmasters FOR webmasters!

2004-03-23, 02:34 PM	#8
teamperfecto Trying is the first step towards failure Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: perfectodollars.com Posts: 120	Theres an excellent small program that you install on your computer and it makes the whois searches from the program itself. I tried it and it worked well. Unfortunately I cant remember the name, but go to www.cnet.com and search the software section for "whois" and I think it will show up there, you might have to look for it tho... Other than that you can do a google search of "whois" and you get pretty good sites that you can use. __________________ Please Re-Read The Rules For Sig Files

2004-03-23, 08:20 PM	#9
venturi No offence Apu, but when they were handing out religions you must have been out taking a whizz Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: An Oasis atop a High Desert Mesa Posts: 282	Here's a handy site with lots of tools: http://www.dnsstuff.com/ __________________ Please Re-Read The Rules For Sig Files

2004-03-24, 03:29 AM	#10
bdld Lord help me, I'm just not that bright Join Date: Nov 2003 Posts: 101	another vote for whois.sc - only thing youll ever need. __________________ selling links on a 700+ domain network, email me

2004-03-24, 08:55 AM	#11
Kezza 24 hours in a day, 24 beers in a case. Coincidence? I think NOT! Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Australia Posts: 559	I use http://www.betterwhois.com seems good to me... if I cant get he info it tells me where to go __________________ Kezza Now This IS Groovy Free Porn