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WHOIS Lookup with RDAP — Registrar, Dates, and Nameservers

August 24, 2026 · DevTools

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WHOIS Lookup now uses the DevTools RDAP backend: IANA bootstrap picks the correct registry, and results are normalized (registrar, events, status, nameservers, DNSSEC, abuse contact).

Steps

  1. Enter example.com or paste a URL — it is normalized automatically
  2. Review expiry and registrar in the summary tab
  3. Cross-check nameservers with DNS Lookup after transfers

RDAP vs legacy WHOIS

RDAP returns structured JSON with clearer status codes and event dates. Privacy/redaction under GDPR may hide registrant contact while leaving technical fields.

For background see the existing WHOIS and RDAP guide.

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