What a whois domain lookup shows
The record names the registrar that can renew or transfer the domain, the creation date, the last update, and the registry expiry date. Name server lines show where DNS is hosted. Status codes say whether the name is locked, on hold, or in a delete cycle. Registrant, admin and tech contacts are the lines people hope will name a person. On most current registrations those lines are a privacy proxy.
The .in registry WHOIS is the registry's own copy of a .in name. It still lists dates and name servers when the contact is redacted. A definition of the protocol itself is on what WHOIS is. This page is the place to read a record, not a product catalogue.
How to read expiry dates and status codes
Creation date is when the name was first registered. Registry expiry date is the deadline that decides renewal or a drop. Updated date is only the last change, which can be a nameserver edit rather than a new owner. clientTransferProhibited means the transfer lock is on. clientHold means the name is suspended and will not resolve. redemptionPeriod or pendingDelete means the name has expired and is moving toward release.
Name servers tell you who hosts DNS, which is not always the registrar. A mismatch between the site you expected and those servers is a reason to stop before you pay an aftermarket seller. If the name is free, registration is the next step on domain registration in India.
Why a whois domain lookup hides the owner
Since privacy rules tightened, a normal lookup shows the registrar and the dates, not a home address. That redaction is the point of WHOIS privacy. It does not hide the domain from the registry, from you if you are the registrant, or from a lawful request sent to the registrar. Where the registry allows it, a WebJi registration includes that privacy so the public line is a proxy.
Some country-code registries still publish the owner by their own policy. That limit is stated before you pay. The WebJi homepage is the front door for hosting after the name exists. Hosting is a separate bill from the lookup.
What it costs to register a name you looked up
These bands are from the domain registration page, read on 30 October 2026, before 18% GST. The first year and the renewal are different numbers.
| Extension | Register (₹/year) | Renew (₹/year) |
|---|---|---|
| .com | ₹900–1,200 | ₹1,000–1,400 |
| .in | ₹500–800 | ₹700–1,000 |
| .co.in | ₹500–900 | ₹800–1,100 |
Read on 30 October 2026 from the domain registration page. 18% GST is added on the invoice. Other extensions are quoted before you pay.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I read a whois domain lookup?
Look for the registrar, the creation date, the registry expiry date, the name servers and the status codes. Use the bare domain, without http or www. A privacy proxy in the contact lines means a personal address was hidden.
What does clientTransferProhibited mean?
It means a transfer lock is on, which blocks an unwanted move of the name. redemptionPeriod means the name has expired and is in the delete cycle, so it is not a normal active registration.
Why is the owner missing from whois?
Privacy redaction replaces a personal name, phone and home address with the registrar proxy. The registrar, the dates and the name servers stay on the record. A lawful request still goes through the registrar.
What is the .in registry WHOIS?
It is the registry record for a .in name, kept beside the registrar copy. Dates and name servers still show when the contact line is redacted.
How much does WebJi charge to register a looked-up name?
On the domain registration page, read on 30 October 2026, before 18% GST: .com is ₹900–1,200 to register and ₹1,000–1,400 to renew. .in is ₹500–800 to register and ₹700–1,000 to renew. .co.in is ₹500–900 to register and ₹800–1,100 to renew.
Does WebJi include WHOIS privacy?
Where the registry allows it, the registration includes WHOIS privacy, so the public record shows a proxy instead of a home address. Some country-code registries publish the owner by policy, and that limit is stated before you pay.