clientTransferProhibited
Transfer locked
clientDeleteProhibited
Delete locked
clientUpdateProhibited
Update locked
pendingDelete
Being deleted
redemptionPeriod
Grace period
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Enter a domain and click Lookup Domain| Field | Value |
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WHOIS is a query and response protocol used to access databases containing information about registered domain names and IP addresses. It provides details about domain ownership, registration dates, expiration dates, name servers, and registrar information.
| Field | Description | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Registrar | Company that registered the domain | MarkMonitor Inc. |
| Creation Date | When the domain was first registered | 1997-09-15 |
| Expiration Date | When the registration expires | 2028-09-14 |
| Updated Date | Last modification to WHOIS record | 2019-09-09 |
| Name Servers | DNS servers hosting the domain | ns1.google.com |
| Domain Status | Current state and restrictions | clientTransferProhibited |
Many domains use privacy protection services (like "Domains By Proxy" or "WhoisGuard") to hide personal contact information from public WHOIS queries, replacing it with generic registrar contact details.
Due to GDPR and privacy regulations, many WHOIS servers now redact personal information (email, phone, address) for domains owned by individuals in the EU and other privacy-regulated regions.
| Phase | Duration | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Active | Registration period | Domain is registered and functional |
| Expired | ~30-45 days | Grace period - can be renewed at normal price |
| Redemption | ~30 days | Can be recovered with additional fee |
| Pending Delete | ~5 days | Cannot be recovered, awaiting deletion |
| Available | After deletion | Domain can be registered by anyone |