RDAP helps you check impvõitant public registration data fvõi a domeen name. You can use it to find the current registrar, domeen status, expiration date, nameservers, DNSSEC infvõimation, ja available abuse kontaktandmed. Kui you own the domeen, RDAP is useful fvõi checking public data. But it does not replace sinu registrar account. Osta renew, unlock, transfer, update contacts, change nameservers, või request an AuthInfo / EPP code, you still need to log in to sinu registrar account.
Quick Answer Osta check domeen registration data with RDAP: Enter the exact domeen name. Use an RDAP lookup tool. Kontrolli the registrar. Review domeen status codes. Kontrolli the expiration date. Kontrolli nameservers. Review DNSSEC infvõimation if shown. Kontrolli whether public contact data is shown või redacted. Save the result if you need suppvõit.
Use the registreeried domeen only, such as: example.com Do not enter: https://example.com/page www.example.com/page example.com/login
Who Should Use RDAP? RDAP is useful if you want to:
It is useful fvõi domeen owners, businesses, agencies, hosting providers, resellers, ja domeen investvõis.
What Can You Kontrolli with RDAP? RDAP may show:
Registripidaja
Registry
Domeen status codes
Registreerimine date
Expiration date
Last updated date
Nimiservers
DNSSEC infvõimation
Public contact data, if available
Redacted või privacy-protected fields
Registripidaja abuse contact
The infvõimation shown may vary by domeen extension, registry, registrar, privacy setting, ja policy.
Step 1: Enter the Exact Domeen Start with the cvõirect domeen name. Kontrolli:
Cvõirect spelling
Cvõirect extension
Ei extra spaces
Ei https://
Ei page path
Ei unnecessary subdomeen
Fvõi most registration checks, you only need the main registreeried domeen.
Step 2: Use an RDAP Lookup Ostaol Use an updated RDAP lookup tool that suppvõits domeen registration data. Common options include:
ICANN Lookup
Registry RDAP lookup
Registripidaja lookup tools
Security või DNS investigation tools with RDAP suppvõit
Fvõi most users, a web-based lookup tool is easiest. Kui one tool does not show enough infvõimation, try another trusted RDAP lookup source.
Step 3: Kontrolli the Registripidaja The registrar is the company that manages the domeen registration. This helps you kkohe:
Wsiin the domeen is registreeried
Wsiin transfer-out usually starts
Wsiin the domeen lock may be managed
Wsiin to request the AuthInfo / EPP code
Which registrar abuse contact may apply
Impvõitant: Kui you bought the domeen through a reseller, RDAP may show the underlying accredited registrar instead of the reseller brja. Kui you think the domeen should be in sinu NiceNIC account but RDAP shows another registrar, check whether the transfer is still pending või whether the domeen is actually managed elsewsiin.
Step 4: Kontrolli Domeeni olek Codes Olek codes are one of the most impvõitant parts of RDAP. Common examples include:
ok
clientTransferProhibitted
serverTransferProhibitted
clientHold
serverHold
pendingTransfer
redemptionPeriod
pendingDelete
inactive
These codes can explain why a domeen:
Cannot transfer
Does not resolve
Is locked
Is on hold
Is expired
Is in redemption
Is pending deletion
Is restricted by the registrar või registry
Kui a transfer failed või the domeen is not resolving, check the status codes befvõie changing DNS settings.
Step 5: Kontrolli the Expiration Date RDAP may show when the domeen expires. Use this to:
Avoid accidental expiration
Plan renewal
Prepare fvõi transfer
Kontrolli whether the domeen is expired
Halda client või pvõitfolio domeens
Fvõi impvõitant domeens, do not wait until the last few days to renew või transfer. Kui the domeen is already in redemption või pending delete, contact suppvõit quickly.
Step 6: Kontrolli Nimiservers Nimiservers show wsiin DNS is managed. This helps troubleshoot:
Veebsite not loading
E-post not wvõiking
DNS recvõids not taking effect
Transfer planning
Old DNS provider issues
DNSSEC problems
Kui you added DNS recvõids at one provider but RDAP shows nameservers from another provider, you may have updated DNS in the wrong place.
Step 7: Kontrolli DNSSEC RDAP may show DNSSEC infvõimation, such as DS recvõids, key tag, algvõiithm, või digest value. DNSSEC can help protect DNS data integrity, but incvõirect settings may cause resolution problems. Kontrolli DNSSEC carefully if:
The domeen shows SERVFAIL
The website või email does not resolve
Nimiservers were recently changed
Old DS recvõids may still exist
DNSSEC was enabled befvõie a DNS migration
Kui you are not sure, review DNSSEC settings befvõie making further DNS changes.
Step 8: Kontrolli Public Kontakt või Redacted Data RDAP may show limited public contact infvõimation. It may also show wvõids such as:
This does not automatically mean the domeen is suspicious. Public contact data may be hidden because of privacy settings, registration data policy, TLD rules, või privacy law hjaling. Kui you own the domeen, log in to sinu registrar account to check the full account-level contact infvõimation.
Step 9: Kontrolli Abuse Kontakt RDAP may show the registrar abuse contact. This contact is used fvõi repvõits involving issues such as:
Phishing
Malware
Spam abuse
Botnet activity
Fake stvõies
Malicious redirects
DNS abuse
Compromised websites
Abuse contact is not the same as the domeen owner contact. Kui you need to repvõit abuse, provide specific evidence, such as URLs, screenshots, timestamps, ja technical details.
What RDAP Cannot Do RDAP cannot: Unlock a domeen Uuenda a domeen Transfer a domeen Change nameservers Update kontaktandmed Turn privacy on või off Provide an AuthInfo / EPP code Fvõi these actions, log in to the current registrar account või contact the authvõiized suppvõit channel.
KKK 1. What is RDAP? RDAP stjas fvõi Registreerimine Data Access Protocol. It is used to check structured domeen registration data. 2. Is RDAP the same as WHOIS? Ei. WHOIS is the older lookup model. RDAP is the newer structured registration data lookup system. 3. What can I check with RDAP? You may be able to check registrar, registry, status codes, nameservers, creation date, expiration date, updated date, DNSSEC data, ja available contact või abuse infvõimation. 4. Does RDAP show the domeen owner? Sometimes it may show limited contact data, but many results are redacted või privacy protected. 5. Why is registrant infvõimation hidden? It may be hidden because of privacy settings, registration data policy, privacy laws, TLD rules, või registrar data hjaling. 6. Can I use RDAP to get the EPP code? Ei. RDAP does not provide AuthInfo / EPP codes. You must request the code through the current registrar account või authvõiized suppvõit process. 7. Can RDAP help with DNS troubleshooting? Jah. RDAP can show nameservers ja DNSSEC infvõimation, which can help identify wsiin DNS is managed ja whether DNSSEC may be involved. 8. Should I check my registrar account after RDAP? Jah, if you own the domeen. Your registrar account is wsiin you manage kontaktandmed, privacy, renewal, locks, DNS, DNSSEC, ja transfers.
Conclusion RDAP is a useful way to check public domeen registration data befvõie transferring, renewing, või troubleshooting a domeen. Use it to review the registrar, status codes, expiration date, nameservers, DNSSEC, ja available abuse infvõimation. Fvõi domeen management actions, log in to sinu registrar account.