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bcbit.work RDAP
RegistrarPorkbun
Expires2026-09-26
DNSSECUnsigned
Created
2025-09-26
Transferred
—
Registrant
Not published
Source
RDAP
Domain status
client transfer prohibitedclient delete prohibitedauto renew period
Nameservers
curitiba.ns.porkbun.comfortaleza.ns.porkbun.commaceio.ns.porkbun.comsalvador.ns.porkbun.com

The registry withholds the registrant contact details under privacy rules such as GDPR. This does not affect ownership.

Show the registry’s raw record
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        "rdap_level_0",
        "icann_rdap_response_profile_1",
        "icann_rdap_technical_implementation_guide_1",
        "redacted"
    ],
    "objectClassName": "domain",
    "ldhName": "bcbit.work",
    "unicodeName": "bcbit.work",
    "status": [
        "client transfer prohibited",
        "client delete prohibited",
        "auto renew period"
    ],
    "events": [
        {
            "eventAction": "registration",
            "eventDate": "2025-09-26T12:36:28Z",
            "eventActor": "Porkbun"
        },
        {
            "eventAction": "expiration",
            "eventDate": "2026-09-26T12:36:28Z"
        },
        {
            "eventAction": "last changed",
            "eventDate": "2026-10-18T02:11:14Z"
        },
        {
            "eventAction": "last update of RDAP database",
            "eventDate": "2026-11-05T22:08:12Z"
        }
    ],
    "secureDNS": {
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    },
    "entities": [
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            "objectClassName": "entity",
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                "vcard",
                [
                    [
                        "version",
                        [],
                        "text",
                        "4.0"
                    ],
                    [
                        "fn",
                        [],
                        "text",
                        ""
                    ],
                    [
                        "adr",
                        {
                            "cc": "US"
                        },
                        "text",
                        [
                            "",
                            "",
                            "",
                            "",
                            "NC",
                            "",
                            ""
                        ]
                    ]
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            ],
            "roles": [
                "registrant"
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        },
        {
            "objectClassName": "entity",
            "vcardArray": [
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                    [
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                        "text",
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                    [
                        "fn",
                        [],
                        "text",
                        ""
                    ]
                ]
            ],
            "roles": [
                "technical"
            ]
        },
        {
            "objectClassName": "entity",
            "handle": "1861",
            "vcardArray": [
                "vcard",
                [
                    [
                        "version",
                        [],
                        "text",
                        "4.0"
                    ],
                    [
                        "fn",
                        [],
                        "text",
                        "Porkbun"
                    ],
                    [
                        "adr",
                        {
                            "cc": "US"
                        },
                        "text",
                        [
                            "",
                            "",
                            [
                                "21370 SW Langer Farms Parkway",
                                "Suite 142-429",
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                            ],
                            "Sherwood",
                            "OR",
                            "97140",
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                        ]
                    ],
                    [
                        "tel",
                        {
                            "type": "voice"
                        },
                        "text",
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                    ],
                    [
                        "email",
                        [],
                        "text",
                        "info@porkbun.com"
                    ]
                ]
            ],
            "entities": [
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                    "objectClassName": "entity",
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                                "version",
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                            ],
                            [
                                "fn",
                                [],
                                "text",
                                "Porkbun"
                            ],
                            [
                                "tel",
                                {
                                    "type": "voice"
                                },
                                "uri",
                                "tel:+1.5038508351"
                            ],
                            [
                                "email",
                                [],
                                "text",
                                "abuse@porkbun.com"
                            ]
                        ]
                    ],
                    "roles": [
                        "abuse"
                    ]
                }
            ],
            "roles": [
                "registrar"
            ],
            "publicIds": [
                {
                    "identifier": "1861",
                    "type": "IANA Registrar ID"
                }
            ],
            "events": [
                {
                    "eventAction": "registration",
                    "eventDate": "2015-10-20T00:00:40Z",
                    "eventActor": "REGISTRY"
                },
                {
                    "eventAction": "last changed",
                    "eventDate": "2025-12-17T07:44:05Z",
                    "eventActor": "REGISTRY"
                }
            ],
            "links": [
                {
                    "title": "Authoritative Registry object record",
                    "rel": "self",
                    "value": "https://rdap.nic.work/entity/1861",
                    "href": "https://rdap.nic.work/entity/1861",
                    "type": "application/rdap+json"
                },
                {
                    "title": "Registrar Details object record",
                    "rel": "about",
                    "value": "https://cart-before.porkbun.horse/rdap/",
                    "href": "www.porkbun.com",
                    "type": "application/rdap+json"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "nameservers": [
        {
            "objectClassName": "nameserver",
            "handle": "H452FEE8C98084E65B2AC20D565525499-GDREG",
            "ldhName": "curitiba.ns.porkbun.com",
            "status": [
                "associated"
            ],
            "events": [
                {
                    "eventAction": "registration",
                    "eventDate": "2022-08-01T22:34:50Z",
                    "eventActor": "Porkbun"
                }
            ],
            "links": [
                {
                    "title": "Authoritative Registry object record",
                    "rel": "self",
                    "value": "https://rdap.nic.work/nameserver/curitiba.ns.porkbun.com",
                    "href": "https://rdap.nic.work/nameserver/curitiba.ns.porkbun.com",
                    "type": "application/rdap+json"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "objectClassName": "nameserver",
            "handle": "H51DCBC38A38643AFA93053D351CF3EC8-GDREG",
            "ldhName": "fortaleza.ns.porkbun.com",
            "status": [
                "associated"
            ],
            "events": [
                {
                    "eventAction": "registration",
                    "eventDate": "2022-08-01T22:34:50Z",
                    "eventActor": "Porkbun"
                }
            ],
            "links": [
                {
                    "title": "Authoritative Registry object record",
                    "rel": "self",
                    "value": "https://rdap.nic.work/nameserver/fortaleza.ns.porkbun.com",
                    "href": "https://rdap.nic.work/nameserver/fortaleza.ns.porkbun.com",
                    "type": "application/rdap+json"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "objectClassName": "nameserver",
            "handle": "HAA853D57D294460397BFBCC552F8D6FE-GDREG",
            "ldhName": "maceio.ns.porkbun.com",
            "status": [
                "associated"
            ],
            "events": [
                {
                    "eventAction": "registration",
                    "eventDate": "2022-08-01T22:34:50Z",
                    "eventActor": "Porkbun"
                }
            ],
            "links": [
                {
                    "title": "Authoritative Registry object record",
                    "rel": "self",
                    "value": "https://rdap.nic.work/nameserver/maceio.ns.porkbun.com",
                    "href": "https://rdap.nic.work/nameserver/maceio.ns.porkbun.com",
                    "type": "application/rdap+json"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "objectClassName": "nameserver",
            "handle": "HCD6606C8272E465B9CF50215D2813CE6-GDREG",
            "ldhName": "salvador.ns.porkbun.com",
            "status": [
                "associated"
            ],
            "events": [
                {
                    "eventAction": "registration",
                    "eventDate": "2022-08-01T22:34:50Z",
                    "eventActor": "Porkbun"
                }
            ],
            "links": [
                {
                    "title": "Authoritative Registry object record",
                    "rel": "self",
                    "value": "https://rdap.nic.work/nameserver/salvador.ns.porkbun.com",
                    "href": "https://rdap.nic.work/nameserver/salvador.ns.porkbun.com",
                    "type": "application/rdap+json"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "notices": [
        {
            "title": "Status Codes",
            "description": [
                "For more information on domain status codes, please visit https://icann.org/epp"
            ],
            "links": [
                {
                    "rel": "glossary",
                    "value": "https://rdap.nic.work/domain/bcbit.work",
                    "href": "https://icann.org/epp",
                    "type": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "title": "RDDS Inaccuracy Complaint Form",
            "description": [
                "URL of the ICANN RDDS Inaccuracy Complaint Form: https://icann.org/wicf"
            ],
            "links": [
                {
                    "rel": "help",
                    "value": "https://rdap.nic.work/domain/bcbit.work",
                    "href": "https://icann.org/wicf",
                    "type": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        },
        {
            "title": "RDAP Terms of Service",
            "description": [
                "The RDAP service (the Service) offered by Registry Services LLC, or our designated representatives (GoDaddy Registry), is provided for informational purposes only and is designed to assist a user (you) to look up certain information related to the registration records of existing domain names.",
                "The information provided by the Service is ‘as is’ and we make no guarantee of its accuracy. Registry Services LLC cannot, under any circumstances, be held liable in such instances where the stored information would prove to be wrong, incomplete, or not accurate in any sense.",
                "By submitting a query, you agree that you will not use this data",
                "(i)            to allow, enable or otherwise support in any way the transmission of unsolicited, commercial advertising or other solicitations whether via direct mail, email, telephone or otherwise;",
                "(ii)           to enable high volume, automated, electronic processes that apply to the Service or associated systems;",
                "(iii)          for targeted advertising in any possible way;",
                "(iv)         to cause nuisance in any possible way to individuals by sending (whether by automated, electronic processes capable of enabling high volumes or other possible means) messages to them;",
                "(v)          in a way that is inconsistent with any applicable laws rule, regulation or statute or any policy issued by Registry Services LLC; and/or",
                "(vi)         in contravention of any applicable data and privacy protection acts.",
                "Without prejudice to the above, the copying, compilation, repackaging, dissemination or other use of the information provided by the Service is explicitly forbidden without prior and explicit permission by Registry Services LLC.",
                "By your use of the Service you agree to abide by these Terms of Service and accept that Registry Services LLC can take measures to limit the use of the Service in order to protect the privacy of registrants or the integrity of the Service. Registry Services LLC may restrict, suspend or terminate your access to the Service at any time. Registry Services LLC reserve the right to make changes to the Service and these Terms of Service at any time without prior notice to you. It is your responsibility to review these Terms of Service each time you access or use the Service to keep apprised of any changes. If you do not agree to the changes implemented by Registry Services LLC, your sole and exclusive remedy is to terminate your use of the Service.",
                "By executing a query, in any manner whatsoever, you agree to abide by these Terms of Service."
            ],
            "links": [
                {
                    "rel": "terms-of-service",
                    "value": "https://rdap.nic.work/domain/bcbit.work",
                    "href": "https://www.registry.godaddy/rdap",
                    "type": "text/html"
                }
            ]
        }
    ],
    "links": [
        {
            "title": "Registrar RDAP server object record",
            "rel": "related",
            "value": "https://rdap.nic.work/domain/bcbit.work",
            "href": "https://cart-before.porkbun.horse/rdap/domain/bcbit.work",
            "type": "application/rdap+json"
        },
        {
            "title": "Authoritative Registry object record",
            "rel": "self",
            "value": "https://rdap.nic.work/domain/bcbit.work",
            "href": "https://rdap.nic.work/domain/bcbit.work",
            "type": "application/rdap+json"
        }
    ],
    "redacted": [
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Registry Domain ID"
            },
            "prePath": "$.handle",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "removal",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Registry Registrant ID"
            },
            "prePath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='registrant')].handle",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "removal",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Registrant Name"
            },
            "postPath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='registrant')].vcardArray[1][?(@[0]=='fn')][3]",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "emptyValue",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Registrant Organization"
            },
            "prePath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='registrant')].vcardArray[1][?(@[0]=='org')]",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "removal",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Registrant Street"
            },
            "postPath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='registrant')].vcardArray[1][?(@[0]=='adr')][3][2]",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "emptyValue",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Registrant City"
            },
            "postPath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='registrant')].vcardArray[1][?(@[0]=='adr')][3][3]",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "emptyValue",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Registrant Postal Code"
            },
            "postPath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='registrant')].vcardArray[1][?(@[0]=='adr')][3][5]",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "emptyValue",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Registrant Email"
            },
            "prePath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='registrant')].vcardArray[1][?(@[0]=='email')]",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "removal",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Registrant Phone"
            },
            "prePath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='registrant')].vcardArray[1][?(@[1].type=='voice')]",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "removal",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Registrant Phone Ext"
            },
            "prePath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='registrant')].vcardArray[1][?(@[1].type=='voice')]",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "removal",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Registrant Fax"
            },
            "prePath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='registrant')].vcardArray[1][?(@[1].type=='fax')]",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "removal",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Registrant Fax Ext"
            },
            "prePath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='registrant')].vcardArray[1][?(@[1].type=='fax')]",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "removal",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Registry Tech ID"
            },
            "prePath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='technical')].handle",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "removal",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Tech Name"
            },
            "postPath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='technical')].vcardArray[1][?(@[0]=='fn')][3]",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "emptyValue",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Tech Email"
            },
            "prePath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='technical')].vcardArray[1][?(@[0]=='email')]",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "removal",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Tech Phone"
            },
            "prePath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='technical')].vcardArray[1][?(@[1].type=='voice')]",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "removal",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        },
        {
            "name": {
                "type": "Tech Phone Ext"
            },
            "prePath": "$.entities[?(@.roles[0]=='technical')].vcardArray[1][?(@[1].type=='voice')]",
            "pathLang": "jsonpath",
            "method": "removal",
            "reason": {
                "description": "Server policy"
            }
        }
    ]
}

Three things to know before you look

WHOIS is the published registration record. It is not an availability check and not proof of ownership - knowing the boundaries is what makes the result useful.

It answers who holds it and when it expires That tells you when a renewal falls due and who the registrar is, not whether the name can be registered.
The registrant is often hidden Under privacy protection the published record carries no real name or address. That is normal and does not mean nobody holds it.
The nameservers matter most They decide where the website and mail point, which makes them the first stop when something breaks.
The raw record expands Check it field by field when you need the registry answer itself, along with where the data came from.

About WHOIS

  • This is the record the registry publishes publicly. It says nothing about whether the domain can be registered.
  • With privacy protection on, the public record shows no real name or address. Ownership is unaffected.

How it works

01

Enter a domain

A domain or a full web address both work; we take the domain out of it.

02

We ask the registry

RDAP first, falling back to port-43 WHOIS for endings that have no RDAP service.

03

Read the public record

Registrar, domain status, key dates and nameservers.

One box for everything

Type a domain, or paste a URL and we take the domain out of it.

The dates that matter

Created, expires, last changed and transferred together, which is what tells you when a renewal falls due.

Nameservers and status

The DNS provider it points at, and the status codes the registry has set.

The raw record

Expand it when you need to check field by field, along with where the data came from.

What the fields mean

Reading the record properly

FieldMeaning
RegistrarThe registrar responsible for the domain now; it changes when the domain transfers
Created / expires / updatedKey dates from the registry record; the expiry date is when a renewal is due
StatusStatus codes set by the registry, such as transfer prohibited or delete prohibited.
NameserversThe DNS provider the domain points at, which is what the website and mail depend on
DNSSECWhether signing is enabled; both sides have to match or the domain can stop resolving
RegistrantUsually hidden by privacy rules in the public record; it does not affect ownership

WHOIS and availability are different questions

A common misreading

WHOIS is the registration record the registry publishes. It answers who holds the domain and when it expires. Whether it can be registered is answered by the registry availability lookup, which is a separate path.

So the dates and status shown here are not the same fact as available or taken on the search page, and the two do not corroborate each other.

Where the holder has privacy enabled, the published record carries no real name or address. That is normal and does not mean the domain is unowned.

Common questions

If there is no record, is it available?

Not necessarily. A missing record usually means unregistered, but it can also mean the ending publishes no lookup. Trust the availability result on the search page.

Why is the registrant blank?

Most endings hide the registrant name and address under privacy rules. That does not affect ownership - the domain still has a holder.

Is WHOIS proof of ownership?

Not in a legal sense. It is what the registry publishes; the authoritative record is the one held by the registrar.

Where does the data come from?

RDAP first, falling back to WHOIS on port 43. It reflects the moment you asked; it changes when the registry syncs.

Can I use it to approach the owner?

The published record usually carries no usable contact details. We do not act as an intermediary or negotiate prices; you can register interest through the domain page or the market.

Why can I not see the owner name or email?

The registry withholds the registrant details under privacy rules such as GDPR. This is routine and does not affect who owns the domain.

Why does nothing come back for some domains?

Two possibilities: the domain really is unregistered, or that ending has no working RDAP and WHOIS service. We say which of the two it is rather than lumping them together.

Does this tell me whether a domain can be registered?

No. WHOIS shows the published record of a domain that is already registered. Use the search tools above to check availability.

Other tools in this section

From choosing a name to managing it, these usually happen one after another in the same session.

Documentation

Articles inside each topic are ordered the way the task is done. Read them top to bottom.

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For the names none of those three reach. We look at its status, its registrar and the likely cost first, then come back with a quote.

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Enter the domain and the EPP/Auth code from your current registrar to start the transfer.

Get the EPP/Auth code from your current registrar. We check the domain status and code format before the cart; the registrar confirms the actual code when the paid transfer is submitted.

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