What is a WHOIS lookup?

A WHOIS lookup checks public domain registration data, including the registrar, creation date, expiry date, nameservers, status codes, DNSSEC status, and any contact fields the registry or registrar publishes.

What is the difference between WHOIS and RDAP?

WHOIS is the older text-based registration lookup protocol. RDAP is the newer structured format used by many registries. This tool tries RDAP first, then falls back to port 43 WHOIS when needed.

Can I find the domain registrar and expiry date?

Yes. When the registry publishes the data, the result shows the registrar, IANA registrar ID, creation date, last updated date, expiry date, domain age, and days left before renewal.

Why are domain owner details hidden?

Many registrars redact personal contact data because of privacy laws and registry policies. You may still see organization, country, registrar abuse contact, or other non-personal fields when they are public.

What does clientTransferProhibited mean?

clientTransferProhibited is an EPP status code that means the registrar is blocking transfer to another registrar. It is commonly used as a domain security lock against unauthorized transfer.

Why can WHOIS and RDAP results differ?

WHOIS and RDAP can come from different registry or registrar systems, and some fields may update at different times. RDAP is structured, while raw WHOIS records are text and can vary by TLD.

WHOIS Lookup for openai.com - Registrar & Expiry

Domain Name: OPENAI.COM Registry Domain ID: 764064142_DOMAIN_COM-VRSN Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.markmonitor.com Registrar URL: http://www.markmonitor.com Updated Date: 2024-10-17T22:20:04Z Creation Date: 2007-01-19T19:28:24Z Registry Expiry Date: 2029-01-19T19:28:24Z Registrar: MarkMonitor Inc. Registrar IANA ID: 292 Registrar Abuse Contact Email: abusecomplaints@markmonitor.com Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +1.2086851750 Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited Domain Status: clientUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientUpdateProhibited Domain Status: serverDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#serverDeleteProhibited Domain Status: serverTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#serverTransferProhibited Domain Status: serverUpdateProhibited https://icann.org/epp#serverUpdateProhibited Name Server: NS1-02.AZURE-DNS.COM Name Server: NS2-02.AZURE-DNS.NET Name Server: NS3-02.AZURE-DNS.ORG Name Server: NS4-02.AZURE-DNS.INFO DNSSEC: unsigned URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://www.icann.org/wicf/ >>> Last update of whois database: 2026-09-08T04:37:49Z <<< 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.

A WHOIS lookup shows public domain registration data. Use it to check domain registration details, confirm which registrar manages the name, find the domain's creation date and expiry date, review nameservers , and inspect the raw WHOIS/RDAP record when you need the original registry response.

RDAP lookup is the modern structured version of domain ownership lookup, while traditional WHOIS records are plain text and vary by TLD. This tool checks RDAP first and falls back to WHOIS when needed, so results can include registrar details, renewal dates, DNSSEC status, abuse contacts, and EPP status codes.

The status codes (EPP codes like clientTransferProhibited ) describe domain lifecycle and security states. Transfer locks help protect a domain against unauthorized transfer, edit, or deletion. Since GDPR and registry privacy policies, many personal contact fields are redacted, but organization, country, registrar abuse contact, and technical fields may still be visible.

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