WHOIS
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001366
A query and response protocol widely used for querying databases that store the registered users or assignees of an Internet resource, such as a domain name, an IP address block, or an autonomous system. The protocol stores and delivers content in a human-readable format. WHOIS records typically include contact information for the domain registrant, administrative contact, and technical contact.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-001366 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Internet |
Record as JSON
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"definition": "A query and response protocol widely used for querying databases that store the registered users or assignees of an Internet resource, such as a domain name, an IP address block, or an autonomous system. The protocol stores and delivers content in a human-readable format. WHOIS records typically include contact information for the domain registrant, administrative contact, and technical contact.",
"subject": "Internet",
"url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/whois/"
}
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