Technical
What is WHOIS?
A protocol for querying databases that store registration information about domain names. WHOIS data includes registrant details, registration dates, nameservers, and expiration dates.
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Related Terms
DNS (Domain Name System)
The internet's phone book that translates human-readable domain names into IP addresses. DNS records also reveal hosting providers, email services, and security configurations.
Domain Authority
A search engine ranking score that predicts how likely a website is to rank in search results. Higher domain authority indicates stronger SEO presence and more backlinks.
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