Who owns this domain?
Registrar, registration and expiry dates, nameservers and lock status, straight from the registry. And if nobody owns it, we'll tell you it's available.
How it works
Where the registration data comes from
IDX Whois asks the registry that runs the domain's extension, not a third-party copy, so the dates, registrar and nameservers you see are the official record at the moment you search.
RDAP first
For most extensions the lookup uses RDAP, the modern, structured replacement for WHOIS, through IANA's official list of RDAP servers for each extension.
Classic WHOIS where needed
Extensions without RDAP, such as .sa, .ae and .io, are looked up over classic WHOIS on port 43, on the registry server IANA refers us to.
Reading the dates
The expiry date is when the current registration period ends. A domain is usually renewable for a grace period after that before it is released, and the length depends on the registry.
Lock status
Statuses such as clientTransferProhibited mean the domain is locked against transfer. That is normal and protects the owner; it is removed before a transfer.
Common questions
Why is the owner's name hidden?
Many registrars hide personal contact details for privacy, and data protection laws require it in many countries. The registrar, dates, nameservers and status are still public.
The domain shows as available. Can I register it?
If the registry has no record, the domain is free to register. Use the register button to check it and buy it straight away through IDX.
Which extensions are supported?
Any extension listed by IANA with an RDAP or WHOIS server, including .com, .net, .org, .sa, .ae, .qa and most country codes.
How do I move a domain I own to IDX?
Unlock it at your current registrar, ask them for the transfer (EPP) code, then start a transfer with IDX. The remaining registration time is usually kept.