Registrar vs hosting
The registrar is who you bought the domain from. Hosting is where the site itself lives. Nameservers usually point to the host or DNS provider — not the registrar.
Domain
WHOIS lookup
Registrar, key dates, nameservers, DNSSEC and ownership — fetched live via RDAP. Compare domains and monitor expirations.
What WHOIS tells you
- Registration dates — when a domain was first registered, last updated, and when it expires.
- Nameservers — the DNS infrastructure that authoritatively serves the domain.
- DNSSEC — whether records are cryptographically signed for resolver validation.
- WHOIS privacy — many registrars hide registrant contacts to comply with GDPR or for safety.
Why some details are hidden
Most registries redact personal contact data by default. This is normal and required by privacy law in many jurisdictions.
Reading expiration risk
A domain expiring within 30 days is a useful signal — but many owners renew at the last minute. Set a monitor to be alerted on real changes.
What DNSSEC means
DNSSEC adds cryptographic signatures so resolvers can detect tampering. Sites that handle sensitive data should have it enabled.
Monitor domain changes automatically
Track expiration dates, registrar changes, and nameserver updates. Get notified before anything breaks.