What is the whois server for .net?
By default, whois server for .net TLD is whois.verisign-grs.com. This can be used to fetch the .net domain/website whois information. Extension .net sponsoring organisation is VeriSign Global Registry Services and its registered on 01-01-1985.
Sponsoring Organisation Details
VeriSign Global Registry Services.
12061 Bluemont Way.
Reston Virginia 20190.
United States.
Usage
whois -h <whois server> <domain name>
For example
whois -h whois.verisign-grs.com hiox.net