.author domain lookup
Generic top-level extension (gTLD).
Technical details
- Type
- gTLD
- Registry
- Amazon Registry Services, Inc.
- WHOIS server (port 43)
- none
- RDAP endpoint
- https://rdap.nominet.uk/author/
- Added to the root zone
- Nov 12, 2015
- IANA record last changed
- Feb 14, 2025
IANA data: Oct 6, 2026
What does the registry publish?
There is no sample record yet that shows which fields this registry publishes.
What happens when a domain expires?
ICANN rules apply to gTLDs: after expiry there is a 0–45 day renewal grace period depending on the registrar, then a 30-day redemption period and a 5-day pending delete period; after that the name is released.
Questions about .author
›What is the .author whois server?
IANA lists no port 43 WHOIS server for .author; registration data is served over RDAP.
›Does .author support RDAP?
Yes. RDAP endpoint: https://rdap.nominet.uk/author/
›How do I find when a .author domain expires?
Type the domain in the box above; if the registry publishes the expiry date, the whois card shows it along with the days left.
›Can I see who owns a .author domain?
That depends on the registry's policy. Redacted fields are marked as such in the lookup result.