WHOIS Lookup
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WHOIS Output
; IndexCraft WHOIS Domain Lookup
; Powered by RDAP (Registration Data Access Protocol)
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; Enter a domain above and click Lookup Now
Instantly look up domain registration details — registrar, creation & expiry dates, nameservers, and status codes.
This tool performs a full WHOIS lookup using the modern RDAP (Registration Data Access Protocol) standard. It queries the authoritative registry endpoint for the domain's TLD and returns structured registration data, providing an accurate, real-time snapshot of any registered domain.
github.com) or full URL in the input boxA domain goes through several stages: Active (registered and live), Expired (registration lapsed), Redemption Grace Period (30–45 days after expiry — original owner can still recover it), Pending Delete (5-day countdown before public availability), and Available (open for anyone to register).
Renew at least 30–60 days before expiry. Most registrars send reminders at 60, 30, 15, and 7 days. After expiry, recovery fees during the redemption period can be 5–10× the normal renewal price. Auto-renew is strongly recommended for business-critical domains.
Since GDPR in 2018, most registrars redact personal registrant details. Business domains may show company name and country. For abuse-related inquiries, registrars can provide registrant details through legal channels. Privacy proxy services add an additional layer of anonymity on top of GDPR redaction.
RDAP is the modern replacement for the aging WHOIS protocol. RDAP uses HTTPS for encrypted queries, returns structured JSON (not plain text), supports internationalized domain names, and provides consistent output across all registries. ICANN mandated RDAP support for all accredited registrars since 2019.