What TLDs does DomainWhiz.net search?

Currently, we search .com, .net, .org, .info, and .biz domains.

Will you consider searching other TLDs?

Yes, we're expanding our search to other TLDs. You can suggest a TLD to us.

What is an available domain name?

An available domain name is a domain name that hasn't been claimed by anybody. You can register an available domain name at any domain registrar of your choice with a low registration fee (usually under $20.00 per year).

What is a registered domain name?

A registered domain name is a domain name which has been registered by an individual or institution and which is not currently for sale.

What is an expiring domain name?

An expiring domain name is a domain name which has been registered by an individual or institution but it's become available within a few days (if the original owner doesn't take steps to renew it). An expiring domain usually goes to the highest bidder (if there are people interested in it) when it officially expires, or it will simply deleted from domain registry.

What is a for sale domain name?

A registered domain name is a domain name which has been registered by an individual or institution but the owner has put it up for sale, usually for a premium price, which can range from $50 to a few million.

Can I filter the search results to show only domain names of certain TLDs?

Yes, you can. On right hand side of your search result screen, select the TLDs that you're interested and press "Update" button.

Can I filter the search results to show only domain names of certain status?

Yes, you can. On right hand side of your search result screen, select the status that you're interested and press "Update" button. For example, if you don't want to see "registered" domains, uncheck "registered", and press "Update" button.

What is Whois?

Whois gives you information about the ownership of a domain name, including, who the owner is, the contact information of the owner, when was the domain name registered, when it will expire, etc. Most domain registrars provide a service called "private registration", by which the owner can choose to conceal his/her identity so that his/her privacy can be protected. Usually, for these domain names with private registration, the information of the domain registrar will be shown, instead of the real owner's.

Why a domain is shown as available but as taken with my registrar?

We update our local copy of domain registry on a daily basis, so our record could be one day behind the official domain registry. That's why on rare occasions you will see domains we marked as available while the official registry marks as not, or vice versa. Fortunately, all domain registrars will valid the availability of the domain name you try to register with them before they actually do it.