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WHOIS Domain Lookup (RDAP)
Find who a domain is registered with, when it was created and when it expires, its status codes and nameservers, live from the registry.
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Where the data comes from
We find the right registry for the domain’s extension in IANA’s official RDAP directory and ask it directly, so the dates and statuses are live, not from a cached copy. For a few country extensions missing from that directory we use the rdap.org redirector. The raw record’s URL is linked under the result.
Some country-code registries don’t offer RDAP yet. For those we tell you so instead of guessing; the registry’s own website usually has a WHOIS search.
Useful for
- Checking when a client’s domain expires before it lapses and takes the site and email with it.
- Finding which registrar holds a domain before a migration or a DNS change.
- Confirming nameservers after moving DNS to a new host.
- Reporting phishing or abuse to the right registrar.
Frequently asked questions
- Why can't I see who owns a domain?
- Since GDPR took effect in 2018, registries and registrars redact the owner's name, email and address for most domains. You'll usually still see the registrar, the dates, status codes and nameservers. To reach the owner, use the registrar's contact form or the abuse contact shown here; registrars forward messages or act on abuse reports.
- What is RDAP and how is it different from WHOIS?
- RDAP (Registration Data Access Protocol) is the modern replacement for the old WHOIS protocol. It returns structured JSON over HTTPS instead of free-form text, supports internationalized names, and has a standard way to mark redacted fields. ICANN made it the official source for gTLD registration data, replacing port-43 WHOIS, in January 2025.
- What does “client transfer prohibited” mean?
- It's a lock set by the registrar so the domain can't be moved to another registrar without first being unlocked in your account. It's a normal, protective status, not a problem. Codes starting with “server” are set by the registry, and “hold” statuses mean the domain is suspended and doesn't resolve.