# WHOIS server overrides

> For most domain endings, InfraNest finds the right WHOIS server automatically. WHOIS overrides let you tell it which server to use for a specific ending, in…

Source: https://infranest.io/docs/whois-overrides
Last updated: 2026-09-14

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WHOIS server overrides let you manually set which server InfraNest uses to look up domain details for a specific domain ending, for the rare cases when the automatic choice doesn't work. This is for anyone managing domains who has run into a domain ending that isn't looking up correctly.

## Overview

- For most domain endings, InfraNest automatically finds the right WHOIS server to use.
- WHOIS Overrides let you step in and specify the server yourself for a particular ending, in case the automatic choice is wrong or missing.
- Overrides apply to your whole organisation's lookups, including drop-catch and domain WHOIS checks.

## Add an override

1. Go to **WHOIS Overrides**.
2. Add the domain ending (TLD) and the WHOIS server you want InfraNest to use for it.

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3. Select **Save**. InfraNest will use your server for that ending whenever it looks up availability and WHOIS details.

> [!NOTE]
Most people never need to touch this — it's only for unusual domain endings where the automatic lookup doesn't work.

## Tips

- If a domain ending's WHOIS or availability details seem wrong or missing, check whether an override is needed before assuming something else is broken.