WHOIS Domain Lookup
指导
WHOIS Domain Lookup
Look up domain registration details using the modern RDAP protocol. Enter any domain to see its registrar, registration and expiry dates, name servers, DNSSEC status, and domain status codes with human-readable explanations.
如何使用
Type a domain name (e.g., example.com) and click Lookup. The tool queries the RDAP registry to fetch current registration data. Results are displayed in a structured format with an option to view the raw RDAP JSON response.
特征
- RDAP-Powered – Uses the modern Registration Data Access Protocol, the IETF standard replacement for WHOIS
- Structured Results – Domain name, registrar, IANA ID, registration/expiry/updated dates with relative time
- Expiry Countdown – Days until expiry with color coding: green (90+ days), yellow (30-90 days), red (under 30 days)
- Status Code Explanations – Human-readable descriptions for EPP status codes like clientTransferProhibited
- Name Servers & DNSSEC – Lists all name servers and shows DNSSEC signing status
- Raw RDAP Response – Toggle the full JSON response for advanced inspection
常问问题
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What is the difference between WHOIS and RDAP?
WHOIS is the legacy protocol (port 43) for querying domain registration data, returning unstructured plain text. RDAP (Registration Data Access Protocol) is its modern replacement, standardized by the IETF. RDAP returns structured JSON over HTTPS, supports authentication, internationalized data, and has better access control. ICANN requires all registries and registrars to support RDAP.
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Why do some WHOIS records show redacted registrant information?
Since the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) took effect in 2018, most registrars redact personal registrant information from public WHOIS and RDAP records. Contact details like name, email, phone, and address are typically replaced with 'REDACTED FOR PRIVACY' unless the registrant has opted in to public display.
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What do domain status codes like clientTransferProhibited mean?
Domain status codes (EPP status codes) indicate restrictions on a domain. clientTransferProhibited means the registrar has locked the domain from being transferred. serverHold means the registry has suspended resolution. ok or active means no restrictions are in place. These codes protect domains from unauthorized changes.
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How accurate are domain expiry dates in WHOIS records?
Expiry dates in WHOIS and RDAP records are generally accurate and updated by registries in near real-time. However, many domains have auto-renewal enabled, so an approaching expiry date does not necessarily mean the domain will become available. After expiry, domains typically enter a redemption grace period before being released.
