Before buying a domain name, it is necessary to check whether it is occupied. Also it is necessary to check who occupied domain names, other, similar in writing, accidentally not to violate someone's exclusive right to the trademark.
Instruction
1. Check whether the domain name is occupied. For this purpose enter it into an address bar of the browser on any computer or phone connected to the Internet. If the owner of the domain holds on it the server available under the HTTP protocol then the website will soon be loaded, and you learn what its subject and also to whom it belongs (if on it there is a relevant information). If the Web server is absent or is unavailable, after a while you will see the error message on the screen.
2. The method stated above yields doubtful results if the domain name is occupied, but the server is at the moment switched-off (for example, for prevention), or communication with it is absent. For more exact definition of employment of the domain install the whois program on the computer. If you use Linux, then probability is high that you already have this program. Enter the whois command into the command line, having specified after it through a space the domain name interesting you. If it is occupied, you obtain information on its owner.
3. The whois program connects to the server with the database through port which can be blocked by some providers. Besides, it is ported only on operating systems for desktop computers, in particular, by Linux and Windows. Versions of this utility for phones do not exist. For overcoming this restriction use the website available according to the first link. Enter a domain name which employment interests you in the field, and then press the ENTER key or the screen Go button. The text which you will see on the screen will be identical to that which would be displayed in this case in the console by the whois utility.
4. If desired learn what services of hosting provider the owner of the domain uses. For this purpose follow the second link. Enter a domain name and click "Learn". Consider that the information obtained thus can be unreliable.