How can I tell when a domain name will expire?

To check when your domain is due for renewal, type your domain name into the WHOIS search box at the top of this page. The field ‘Renewal Date’ will show the date for renewal. Your domain will completely expire 80 days after its renewal date if it is not renewed.

What can you do with WHOIS lookup?

Find a domain owner Whether you want to buy a domain or learn who owns it, use our WHOIS search field. Enter the domain name and you’ll get key info, including availability, ownership, creation, and expiration.

What happens to your website when your domain expires?

Once a domain name expires, all the services associated with it will also stop functioning. This means that you cannot make any updates to the domain. Depending on your web host provider, the domain will remain available for reactivation.

How do I check if a domain name is available?

How do I check if a domain is available?

1. To check if a domain name is available, just type it in GoDaddy’s search bar and we’ll tell you immediately if someone else already owns it.
2. If it’s taken, you can search for your domain name using our WHOIS Lookup.

What does WHOIS updated date mean?

The updated date is the last time a change was made to the domain’s WhoIs information. The creation date is when this domain was originally registered. The expiration date tells you how long this domain has been renewed for and when it will expire if it is not renewed again.

What is a WHOIS lookup domain?

Answer: Whois is a widely used Internet record listing that identifies who owns a domain and how to get in contact with them. The Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers (ICANN) regulates domain name registration and ownership.

Could you use WHOIS to help defend against spammers?

Law enforcement uses WHOIS in their cases, and it can help in investigations of cyber crime. While WHOIS can help keep you safe, it’s also not unusual to experience some kind of annoying spam after registering a domain. Fortunately, it can be stopped almost completely and even crushed.