Whois & RDAP Lookup
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RDAPclient transfer prohibited
ns.bortzmeyer.eu.org
hobbes.bsd-dk.dk
Raw WHOIS response
Domain Name: eu.org Registry Domain ID: REDACTED Registrar WHOIS Server: http://whois.gandi.net Registrar URL: http://www.gandi.net Updated Date: 2026-01-14T16:22:39Z Creation Date: 1995-08-09T04:00:00Z Registry Expiry Date: 2030-08-08T04:00:00Z Registrar: Gandi SAS Registrar IANA ID: 81 Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected] Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +33.170377661 Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited https://icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited Name Server: ns.bortzmeyer.eu.org Name Server: ns1.eu.org Name Server: wombat.billaud.eu.org Name Server: gra.wolfhugel.eu Name Server: hobbes.bsd-dk.dk Name Server: ns1.eriomem.net Name Server: ns3.keltia.net DNSSEC: signedDelegation URL of the ICANN Whois Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://icann.org/wicf/ >>> Last update of WHOIS database: 2026-08-01T10:01:16Z <<< For more information on Whois status codes, please visit https://icann.org/epp Terms of Use: Access to Public Interest Registry WHOIS information is provided to assist persons in determining the contents of a domain name registration record in the Public Interest Registry registry database. The data in this record is provided by Public Interest Registry for informational purposes only, and Public Interest Registry does not guarantee its accuracy. This service is intended only for query-based access. You agree that you will use this data only for lawful purposes and that, under no circumstances will you use this data to (a) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission by e-mail, telephone, or facsimile of mass unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations to entities other than the data recipient's own existing customers; or (b) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes that send queries or data to the systems of Registry Operator, a Registrar, or Identity Digital except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or modify existing registrations. All rights reserved. Public Interest Registry reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. By submitting this query, you agree to abide by this policy. The Registrar of Record identified in this output may have an RDDS service that can be queried for additional information on how to contact the Registrant, Admin, or Tech contact of the queried domain name. Domain Name: eu.org Registry Domain ID: D1448658-LROR Registrar WHOIS Server: whois.gandi.net Registrar URL: http://www.gandi.net Updated Date: 2026-01-14T16:22:39Z Creation Date: 1995-08-08T22:00:00Z Registrar Registration Expiration Date: 2030-08-08T04:00:00Z Registrar: GANDI SAS Registrar IANA ID: 81 Registrar Abuse Contact Email: [email protected] Registrar Abuse Contact Phone: +33.170377661 Reseller: Domain Status: clientTransferProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientTransferProhibited Domain Status: clientDeleteProhibited http://www.icann.org/epp#clientDeleteProhibited Domain Status: Domain Status: Domain Status: Registry Registrant ID: PB1-GANDI Registrant Name: Pierre Beyssac Registrant Organization: Registrant Street: 28, rue Boussingault Registrant City: Paris Registrant State/Province: Registrant Postal Code: 75013 Registrant Country: FR Registrant Phone: +33.153802803 Registrant Phone Ext: Registrant Fax: Registrant Fax Ext: Registrant Email: [email protected] Registry Admin ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY Admin Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY Admin Organization: Admin Street: 63-65 boulevard Massena Admin City: Paris Admin State/Province: Paris Admin Postal Code: 75013 Admin Country: FR Admin Phone: +33.170377666 Admin Phone Ext: Admin Fax: +33.143730576 Admin Fax Ext: Admin Email: [email protected] Registry Tech ID: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY Tech Name: REDACTED FOR PRIVACY Tech Organization: Tech Street: 63-65 boulevard Massena Tech City: Paris Tech State/Province: Paris Tech Postal Code: 75013 Tech Country: FR Tech Phone: +33.170377666 Tech Phone Ext: Tech Fax: +33.143730576 Tech Fax Ext: Tech Email: [email protected] Name Server: NS1.EU.ORG Name Server: NS.BORTZMEYER.EU.ORG Name Server: HOBBES.BSD-DK.DK Name Server: NS3.KELTIA.NET Name Server: GRA.WOLFHUGEL.EU Name Server: WOMBAT.BILLAUD.EU.ORG Name Server: NS1.ERIOMEM.NET Name Server: Name Server: Name Server: DNSSEC: signedDelegation URL of the ICANN WHOIS Data Problem Reporting System: http://wdprs.internic.net/ >>> Last update of WHOIS database: 2026-08-01T10:01:17Z <<< For more information on Whois status codes, please visit https://www.icann.org/epp Reseller Email: Reseller URL: Personal data access and use are governed by French law, any use for the purpose of unsolicited mass commercial advertising as well as any mass or automated inquiries (for any intent other than the registration or modification of a domain name) are strictly forbidden. Copy of whole or part of our database without Gandi's endorsement is strictly forbidden. A dispute over the ownership of a domain name may be subject to the alternate procedure established by the Registry in question or brought before the courts. For additional information, please contact us via the following form: https://www.gandi.net/support/contacter/mail/ % Query time: 1128 msec % WHEN: Sat Aug 01 10:01:16 UTC 2026
Raw RDAP JSON (registrar) https://rdap.gandi.net
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"Public Interest Registry provides this RDAP service for informational purposes only, and to assist persons in obtaining information about or related to a domain name registration record. Public Interest Registry does not guarantee its accuracy. Users accessing the Public Interest Registry RDAP service agree to use the data only for lawful purposes, and under no circumstances may this data be used to: a) allow, enable, or otherwise support the transmission by e-mail, telephone, or facsimile of mass unsolicited, commercial advertising or solicitations to entities other than the registrar's own existing customers and b) enable high volume, automated, electronic processes that send queries or data to the systems of Public Interest Registry or any ICANN-accredited registrar, except as reasonably necessary to register domain names or modify existing registrations. When using the Public Interest Registry RDAP service, please consider the following: the RDAP service is not a replacement for standard EPP commands to the SRS service. RDAP is not considered authoritative for registered domain objects. The RDAP service may be scheduled for downtime during production or OT\u0026E maintenance periods. Queries to the RDAP services are throttled. If too many queries are received from a single IP address within a specified time, the service will begin to reject further queries for a period of time to prevent disruption of RDAP service access. Abuse of the RDAP system through data mining is mitigated by detecting and limiting bulk query access from single sources. Where applicable, the presence of a [Non-Public Data] tag indicates that such data is not made publicly available due to applicable data privacy laws or requirements. Should you wish to contact the registrant, please refer to the RDAP records available through the registrar URL listed above. Access to non-public data may be provided, upon request, where it can be reasonably confirmed that the requester holds a specific legitimate interest and a proper legal basis for accessing the withheld data. Access to this data can be requested by submitting a request to [email protected]. Public Interest Registry Inc. reserves the right to modify these terms at any time. By submitting this query, you agree to abide by this policy."
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"href": "https://thenew.org/org-people/about-pir/policies/",
"rel": "terms-of-service",
"type": "text/html",
"value": "https://rdap.publicinterestregistry.org/rdap/domain/eu.org"
}
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"title": "Terms of Service"
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{
"description": [
"For more information on domain status codes, please visit https://icann.org/epp"
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"rel": "glossary",
"type": "application/rdap+json",
"value": "https://rdap.publicinterestregistry.org/rdap/domain/eu.org"
}
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"title": "Status Codes"
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{
"description": [
"URL of the ICANN RDDS Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://icann.org/wicf"
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"rel": "help",
"type": "application/rdap+json",
"value": "https://rdap.publicinterestregistry.org/rdap/domain/eu.org"
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"title": "RDDS Inaccuracy Complaint Form"
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"icann_rdap_response_profile_1",
"icann_rdap_technical_implementation_guide_1",
"redacted"
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"redacted": [
{
"method": "removal",
"name": {
"type": "Registry Domain ID"
},
"pathLang": "jsonpath",
"prePath": "$.handle"
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"secureDNS": {
"delegationSigned": true,
"dsData": [
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}Frequently asked questions
What is WHOIS?
WHOIS is a public directory that answers "who is responsible for this?" for domains, IP ranges and ASNs. It lists registration dates, the registrar, nameservers and contacts.
What is RDAP, and how does it differ?
RDAP is the modern replacement for WHOIS. It returns the same records in a structured, consistent format. We query RDAP first and fall back to classic WHOIS text when a registry has not adopted it yet.
What is the difference between a registrar and a registrant?
The registrar is the company you register and manage a domain through, such as xTom or GoDaddy. The registrant is the person or organization that actually holds the domain.
What are nameservers?
Nameservers answer DNS questions for a domain and decide which IP addresses the name resolves to. They also show which DNS provider the domain uses.
What is DNSSEC?
DNSSEC adds cryptographic signatures to DNS answers so they cannot be quietly altered in transit. "Signed" means the domain has it enabled, "unsigned" means it does not.
Why is the contact information redacted?
Privacy laws such as GDPR require registrars to hide most personal details in public records. The abuse contact is usually still shown, so a domain or network can be reported when something goes wrong.