Whois lookup

Whois and RDAP

Whois is the traditional way to look up domain registration data. This tool uses RDAP, its structured replacement run by registries and registrars, so dates and statuses come directly from the source.

Since data-protection rules took effect, most registrant names, emails and addresses are redacted. The registrar is the right contact for domain disputes and abuse reports.

Common domain statuses

• clientTransferProhibited — a normal lock that prevents unauthorised transfers.
• redemptionPeriod / pendingDelete — the domain expired and is about to be released.
• serverHold — the registry has suspended the domain; it won't resolve.

Limitations

Some country-code registries (including many .pk domains) don't publish data over RDAP. In that case, check the registry's own website. For live DNS records use DNS lookup.

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