The .au Domain Administration (auDA) WHOIS service is a useful tool for accessing information about domain names registered under the .au domain space. Whether you’re verifying domain ownership for business purposes or investigating a suspicious site, the WHOIS service provides essential details in just a few steps.

To begin your search, visit the official auDA WHOIS website. The WHOIS lookup tool is specifically designed to provide information about .au domain names.

Once on the WHOIS search page, type in the .au domain name you want to investigate. For example, if you’re verifying the ownership of “example.com.au,” you should enter it exactly as it appears.

Tips:

• Double-check spelling – Domain searches are case-insensitive but must be typed accurately to retrieve relevant results.
• Avoid common typos – Mistyped domains can lead to incorrect or incomplete information.

Once entered, hit the search button to retrieve the records associated with the domain name.

After submitting your query, the auDA WHOIS service will display available details about the domain. Here’s a breakdown of the types of information you might find:

Information Typically Available:

1. Registrant Information:
   • Entity Name – This may display the legal entity or company that registered the domain.
   • Role – The role of the registrant, like business, educational body, or individual.
2. Registrar Information:
   • Name of the registrar company managing the domain registration.
   • Contact details for the registrar.
3. Technical Details:
   • Creation date – When the domain name was first registered.
   • Expiry date – When the domain’s registration is set to expire.
   • Name servers – The servers hosting the domain.
4. Registration Status:
   • Provides the current status (e.g., registered, pending deletion, etc.).

Limitations of WHOIS Data:

Due to privacy policies like the Australian Privacy Act, personal details such as the registrant’s name, email, and address may not be publicly displayed for certain domains. For example:

• For businesses or organisations, details may include the company or trading name.
• For personal domains, some data may be redacted to comply with privacy regulations.

You may need to contact the registrar for additional details or specific cases requiring further verification.