Free WHOIS & RDAP Lookup Tool
Inspect authoritative domain registration data via modern Registration Data Access Protocol (RFC 9083) with legacy port-43 WHOIS fallback. Check domain ownership, registrar information, creation and expiry dates, and EPP status codes.
Registration Details for example.com
Real tool output fetched via authoritative registry protocols · 2026-10-26 20:59:13 EDT
% IANA WHOIS server
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% This query returned 1 object
domain: EXAMPLE.COM
organisation: Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
created: 1992-01-01
source: IANA
=== Registry WHOIS Details (whois.verisign-grs.com) ===
Domain Name: EXAMPLE.COM
Registry Domain ID: 2336799_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN
Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.iana.org
Registrar URL: http://res-dom.iana.org
Updated Date: 2026-08-14T08:01:43Z
Creation Date: 1995-08-14T04:00:00Z
Registry Expiry Date: 2027-08-13T04:00:00Z
Registrar: RESERVED-Internet Assigned Numbers Authority
Registrar IANA ID: 376
Registrar Abuse Contact Email:
Registrar Abuse Contact Phone:
Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited
Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited
Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited
Name Server: ELLIOTT.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM
Name Server: HERA.NS.CLOUDFLARE.COM
DNSSEC: signedDelegation
DNSSEC DS Data: 2371 13 2 C988EC423E3880EB8DD8A46FE06CA230EE23F35B578D64E78B29C3E1C83D245A
URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://www.icann.org/wicf/
>>> Last update of whois database: 2026-10-27T00:58:43Z <<<
For more information on Whois status codes, please visit https://icann.org/epp
NOTICE: The expiration date displayed in this record is the date the
registrar's sponsorship of the domain name registration in the registry is
currently set to expire. This date does not necessarily reflect the expiration
date of the domain name registrant's agreement with the sponsoring
registrar. Users may consult the sponsoring registrar's Whois database to
view the registrar's reported date of expiration for this registration.
TERMS OF USE: You are not authorized to access or query our Whois
database through the use of electronic processes that are high-volume and
automated except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or
modify existing registrations; the Data in VeriSign Global Registry
Services' ("VeriSign") Whois database is provided by VeriSign for
information purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information
about or related to a domain name registration record. VeriSign does not
guarantee its accuracy. By submitting a Whois query, you agree to abide
by the following terms of use: You agree that you may use this Data only
for lawful purposes and that under no circumstances will you use this Data
to: (1) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission of mass
unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations via e-mail, telephone,
or facsimile; or (2) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes
that apply to VeriSign (or its computer systems). The compilation,
repackaging, dissemination or other use of this Data is expressly
prohibited without the prior written consent of VeriSign. You agree not to
use electronic processes that are automated and high-volume to access or
query the Whois database except as reasonably necessary to register
domain names or modify existing registrations. VeriSign reserves the right
to restrict your access to the Whois database in its sole discretion to ensure
operational stability. VeriSign may restrict or terminate your access to the
Whois database for failure to abide by these terms of use. VeriSign
reserves the right to modify these terms at any time.
The Registry database contains ONLY .COM, .NET, .EDU domains and
Registrars.
The RDAP Transition
Registration Data Access Protocol (RDAP) is the modern, standardized successor to legacy WHOIS (port 43). Governed by IETF RFCs 9082 and 9083 and mandated by ICANN, RDAP delivers machine-readable JSON, robust access controls, and unified error handling across all gTLDs.
GDPR & Privacy Redaction
Under ICANN's Temporary Specification and Registration Data Policy, personal contact details for individual registrants are redacted from public registry records to comply with data privacy regulations (such as GDPR). Inquiries with legitimate interest can be submitted via ICANN's Registration Data Request Service (RDRS).
Understanding EPP Status Codes
EPP status codes convey the domain's operational state. Common security statuses include clientTransferProhibited (transfer lock) and clientUpdateProhibited, while lifecycle statuses include autoRenewPeriod, redemptionPeriod, and pendingDelete.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is RDAP and how does it replace legacy WHOIS?
Why are registrant names and personal contact details redacted?
What does the clientTransferProhibited EPP status code mean?
clientTransferProhibited is an active transfer lock placed on the domain by the sponsoring registrar. It prevents unauthorized transfer requests and domain hijacking attempts. To transfer the domain to another provider, the registrant must log in to their registrar control panel and disable the transfer lock.
How do I find out when a domain will expire?
Registrar Registration Expiration Date or registryExpiryDate. When an expiring domain is not renewed, it typically enters a 30–45 day auto-renew grace period, followed by a 30-day redemption period, before reaching pendingDelete and returning to the public pool.