Now use RDAP for domain lookup rather than WhoIS
Domain registrars like The Online and domain registries have now started to migrate to new protocol called RDAP the successor of WhoIS. The transition to RDAP has been gradual but is now gaining momentum. ICANN has been encouraging domain registrars and registries to adopt the new protocol, and many have already made the switch. The official RDAP lookup tool, available at https://lookup.icann.org/en/lookup, provides a user-friendly interface for querying domain data using the new system. While Whois will remain available for some time, its eventual retirement is inevitable as RDAP becomes the global standard. For those looking to explore the new RDAP system, ICANN’s RDAP lookup tool is now live.
RDAP is designed to comply with various regulations like Europe’s GDPR, offering a more privacy-respecting approach to data access of domain registrant. For example, it allows registrars to redact personal information from public queries while still providing a mechanism for authorized parties to access the full domain data when necessary.
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