Domain Registrar Lookup
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Find Which Company Manages Any Domain's Registration
A domain registrar is the company that sells and manages domain name registrations. This tool queries WHOIS servers to identify which registrar manages any domain, providing their IANA ID, ICANN accreditation status, and abuse contact details for reporting phishing, spam, or policy violations.
What You'll Discover
Can Find
- Registrar company name
- IANA Registrar ID
- ICANN accreditation status
- Abuse email and phone
- Registration dates with relative time
- Name servers (DNS provider)
Cannot Find
- Domain owner/registrant info (use Check Domain Owner)
- Full WHOIS records (use WHOIS Lookup)
- Domain transfer capability
- Bulk domain lookup
Part of Your Workflow
How to Find a Domain's Registrar
Identify which company manages any domain in three steps
Enter Domain Name
Type the domain you want to check (e.g., google.com). Full URLs are automatically cleaned to extract just the domain.
View Registrar Details
See the registrar's name, IANA ID, official website, and whether they're ICANN-accredited. Accredited registrars display a green badge.
Get Abuse Contact
Copy the abuse email or phone to report phishing, spam, or policy violations. One-click actions let you send an email or file an ICANN complaint.
Understanding Your Registrar Lookup Results
Here's what each section of your results means
Registrar Name
The company that manages this domain's registration. Registrars sell domain names and handle renewals, transfers, and DNS settings. Examples include GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, and Google Domains.
GoDaddy.com, LLC
IANA Registrar ID
A unique identifier assigned by IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) to each accredited registrar. This ID appears in WHOIS records and can be verified on the official IANA website.
ID: 146
ICANN Accreditation
A green badge indicates the registrar is ICANN-accredited. ICANN accreditation means the registrar meets technical and business standards, follows ICANN policies, and provides dispute resolution. We detect 20+ major accredited registrars.
ICANN Accredited ✓
Abuse Contact
Dedicated email and phone for reporting phishing, spam, malware, trademark violations, or policy breaches. Click 'Send' to open your email client or 'Copy' to copy the address. For serious issues, use the ICANN Complaint quick action.
abuse@registrar.com, +1-555-123-4567
Domain Timeline
Registration dates shown in both absolute and relative format. Created shows when first registered ('5 years ago'). Expires shows when renewal is due ('11 months from now'). Updated shows last WHOIS modification.
Created: Jan 15, 2020 (5 years ago)
Name Servers
The DNS servers handling this domain's records. Name servers often indicate the hosting provider or DNS service (e.g., Cloudflare, AWS Route 53, Google Cloud DNS).
ns1.google.com, ns2.google.com
Why Use Our Registrar Lookup
More than raw WHOIS—actionable registrar intelligence
Complete Registrar Identification
Get the registrar's full name, IANA ID, and official website link. Instantly know who manages the domain's registration without parsing raw WHOIS data.
ICANN Accreditation Badge
We detect 20+ major ICANN-accredited registrars and display a green badge when found. Accredited registrars follow ICANN policies and offer dispute resolution.
Dedicated Abuse Contact Section
Abuse email and phone extracted and displayed prominently—not buried in raw WHOIS. Essential for reporting phishing, spam, or policy violations quickly.
One-Click Contact Actions
Copy abuse contact with one click, or tap 'Send' to open your email client with the address pre-filled. On mobile, tap 'Call' to dial the abuse phone directly.
Human-Readable Timeline
Registration dates shown with relative time ('5 years ago', '11 months from now'). Understand the domain's lifecycle at a glance without calculating dates.
Quick ICANN Complaint Link
One-click access to file an ICANN complaint for serious violations. Direct link to the official ICANN complaint form for registrar issues.
When to Use Registrar Lookup
Common scenarios for finding domain registrar information
Report Phishing & Abuse
Found a phishing site or spam domain? Get the registrar's abuse contact to report it and request takedown. Most registrars respond within 24-48 hours.
Domain Transfer Research
Planning to transfer a domain? Identify the current registrar first. You'll need to unlock the domain and get an authorization code from them.
Due Diligence
Research a domain before purchasing or partnering. Check the registrar reputation, registration age, and whether ICANN-accredited for legitimacy signals.
Legal & Trademark Matters
For trademark disputes, identify the registrar to send proper UDRP (Uniform Domain-Name Dispute-Resolution Policy) complaints through official channels.
Technical Support Routing
DNS issues with a domain you don't manage? Find the registrar so you can direct the owner to the right support team.
Understanding Domain Registrars
Key concepts about domain registration and management.
What is a Domain Registrar?
A domain registrar is an ICANN-accredited company that sells domain names and manages registrations on behalf of domain owners. Examples include GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, and Google Domains. Registrars handle the technical process of registering domains with the registry, managing renewals, transfers, and DNS configuration. When you 'buy' a domain, you're really leasing registration rights through a registrar.
Registrar vs Registry: What's the Difference?
A registry manages an entire TLD (Top-Level Domain) like .com or .org and maintains the authoritative database of all domains in that TLD. A registrar is a retailer that sells domains to consumers. For example, Verisign is the registry for .com domains—they maintain the master database. GoDaddy is a registrar that sells .com domains to customers. Registrars pay registries to add domains to their database.
IANA Registrar ID Explained
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) Registrar ID is a unique identifier assigned to each accredited registrar. This ID appears in WHOIS records to definitively identify which registrar manages a domain. You can verify any IANA ID on the official IANA website. Our tool displays this ID when available in the WHOIS response, helping you confirm the registrar's identity.
Why ICANN Accreditation Matters
ICANN (Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers) accredits registrars that meet technical and business standards. Accredited registrars must follow ICANN policies, provide dispute resolution mechanisms (like UDRP), maintain accurate WHOIS records, and respond to abuse complaints. This offers consumer protection and establishes trust. Our tool detects 20+ major accredited registrars and displays a badge when found.
Technical Specifications
- Data Source
- Registry WHOIS servers
- ICANN Registrars
- 20+ detected
- Contact Actions
- Copy, Send, Call
- Date Display
- Absolute + Relative
- Cache Duration
- 24 hours
- Timeout
- 20 seconds
- Export Formats
- JSON, CSV, Text
- API Access
- POST /api/v1/domain-registrar
Frequently Asked Questions
What is a domain registrar?
A domain registrar is an ICANN-accredited company that sells domain names and manages domain registrations. Examples include GoDaddy, Namecheap, Cloudflare, and Google Domains. Registrars handle registering your domain with the registry (like Verisign for .com), managing renewals, and DNS settings. Our tool checks against 20+ major registrars for ICANN accreditation.
Why would I need to find a domain's registrar?
Common reasons include: reporting abuse (phishing, spam, malware), planning domain transfers, legal matters like trademark disputes, due diligence before purchasing domains, and routing technical support requests to the right company. Knowing the registrar is the first step for any domain management action.
What is an IANA Registrar ID?
The IANA (Internet Assigned Numbers Authority) Registrar ID is a unique identifier assigned to each accredited registrar. This ID appears in WHOIS records to identify the registrar. You can verify any IANA ID on the official IANA website. Our tool displays this when available in the WHOIS response.
How do I report abuse to a registrar?
Use the abuse email or phone shown in our results. Click 'Send' to open your email client with the address pre-filled, or 'Copy' to copy it. Most registrars respond to phishing, malware, spam, trademark violations, and illegal content reports. For serious issues, use our 'ICANN Complaint' quick action link.
What does ICANN accreditation mean?
ICANN accredits registrars that meet technical and business standards. Accredited registrars must follow ICANN policies, provide dispute resolution (UDRP), and maintain proper records. This offers consumer protection. Our tool detects 20+ major accredited registrars and displays a green badge when found.
What's the difference between registrar and registry?
A registry manages the entire TLD (like .com or .org) and maintains the authoritative database. A registrar is a retailer that sells domains to consumers. For example, Verisign is the registry for .com, while GoDaddy is a registrar that sells .com domains. You interact with registrars; registries work behind the scenes.
Why might abuse contact not be shown?
Not all WHOIS records include dedicated abuse contact fields. When unavailable, our tool shows 'Abuse contact not available in WHOIS'. In this case, visit the registrar's website directly (we provide the link) or use the ICANN complaint form for formal abuse reports.
What's the difference between this and WHOIS Lookup?
Domain Registrar Lookup focuses specifically on registrar information—who manages the domain, abuse contacts, and ICANN status. It's designed for reporting issues or understanding domain management. WHOIS Lookup provides complete raw WHOIS records including owner info, nameservers, status codes, and DNSSEC details.
Can I transfer my domain to a different registrar?
Yes! You can transfer to any ICANN-accredited registrar. The process involves: unlocking your domain at the current registrar, obtaining an authorization code (EPP code), and initiating the transfer at the new registrar. Transfers usually take 5-7 days. This tool helps you identify your current registrar first.
How accurate is this information?
We query WHOIS data directly from domain registries, which is highly accurate for registrar information. Unlike owner details (which may be privacy-protected), registrar information is always publicly available in WHOIS records. Results are cached for 24 hours for performance.
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