.softbank domain lookup
Generic top-level extension (gTLD).
Technical details
- Type
- gTLD
- Registry
- SoftBank Group Corp.
- WHOIS server (port 43)
- whois.nic.softbank
- RDAP endpoint
- https://rdap.gmoregistry.net/rdap/
- Added to the root zone
- Dec 23, 2015
- IANA record last changed
- Jun 20, 2023
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 .softbank
›What is the .softbank whois server?
The port 43 WHOIS server for .softbank is whois.nic.softbank.
›Does .softbank support RDAP?
Yes. RDAP endpoint: https://rdap.gmoregistry.net/rdap/
›How do I find when a .softbank 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 .softbank domain?
That depends on the registry's policy. Redacted fields are marked as such in the lookup result.