Domain knowledge, without the jargon
Understand domain registration data.
Practical, source-backed guides to RDAP, modern WHOIS lookups, registration privacy and the lifecycle and security signals shown in Domain Readout.
RDAP vs WHOIS
Why registration-data lookup changed, and what the newer protocol does better.
5 min read02Domain status codes
Translate clientTransferProhibited, redemptionPeriod and other registry flags.
7 min read03What is DNSSEC?
How signed DNS responses help prevent visitors being silently redirected.
6 min read04What happens when a domain expires?
A practical guide to renewal, grace periods, redemption and deletion.
8 min read05UK WHOIS and RDAP
How to look up .uk and .co.uk registration data during Nominet's transition to RDAP.
7 min read06Why WHOIS data is redacted
Why owner details may be hidden, what remains useful and which contact routes are appropriate.
7 min read07Registrar vs registry vs registrant
Understand each domain role, who controls what, and who to contact when something needs fixing.
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