Whois Lookup: Domain Registration Check
Use this whois lookup to check who a domain is registered through and when. Type a domain name and you get the registrar, the registration date, the domain age, the expiry date, the status flags and the name servers, read from the public RDAP record, the modern replacement for old whois. It helps when you are checking a site before you trust it, planning to buy a domain, or finding out when yours expires. Owner contact details are usually hidden for privacy.
Whois Lookup
Check a domain's registrar, registration date, expiry date and name servers.
How to use the Whois Lookup
- Type a domain name such as example.com. A full web address also works.
- Press Look up.
- Read the registrar, dates, status and name servers.
- Open the raw record if you need every field.
Features
- Registrar, registration and expiry dates
- Domain age and days left
- Status flags and name servers
- Raw record view
- Uses the public RDAP service
Frequently asked questions
What is a whois lookup?
It is a check of the public record that shows which registrar a domain is registered through, when it was created and when it expires. This tool reads that record through RDAP.
Why can I not see the owner name or email?
Most registrars hide personal contact details to protect privacy. You will usually see only the registrar and the dates.
What if the result says no record found?
The domain may not be registered, so it could be available to register. A few country endings also do not publish a public RDAP record, so check the spelling first.
How do I check when a domain expires?
Look at the Expires row. It shows the date and how many days are left. Domains that are close to expiring may be renewed or dropped soon.
Is RDAP the same as whois?
RDAP is the newer standard that replaces whois. It returns the same kind of public facts in a cleaner, structured form.