.com domain lookup
Generic top-level extension (gTLD).
The most widely used domain extension. Originally meant for commercial organisations, it is open to anyone today.
Technical details
- Type
- gTLD
- Registry
- VeriSign Global Registry Services
- WHOIS server (port 43)
- whois.verisign-grs.com
- RDAP endpoint
- https://rdap.verisign.com/com/v1/
- Added to the root zone
- Jan 1, 1985
- IANA record last changed
- Mar 10, 2026
IANA data: Oct 6, 2026
What does the registry publish?
Based on the record of google.com (RDAP, Oct 6, 2026):
- Registrar: published
- Creation date: published
- Last update: published
- Expiry date: published
- Status codes: published
- Name servers: published
- DNSSEC: published
- Registrant: published
- Abuse contact: published
The registrant's personal data is redacted.
Status codes in the sample record
- clientDeleteProhibited
- clientTransferProhibited
- clientUpdateProhibited
- serverDeleteProhibited
- serverTransferProhibited
- serverUpdateProhibited
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 .com
›What is the .com whois server?
The port 43 WHOIS server for .com is whois.verisign-grs.com.
›Does .com support RDAP?
Yes. RDAP endpoint: https://rdap.verisign.com/com/v1/
›How do I find when a .com 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 .com domain?
Usually not: according to our sample check this registry redacts the registrant's personal data. The registrar and dates are still visible.