.directory Domain WHOIS & RDAP Lookup

.directory is a generic top-level domain (gTLD). Look up any .directory domain on W.is to see its registrar, registration and expiration dates, status codes and name servers over RDAP.

Example lookup: nic.directory (reserved for the registry operator)

.directory TLD facts

PropertyValue
TLD.directory
TypeGeneric TLD (gTLD)
StatusActive
WHOIS serverNot published
RDAP endpointhttps://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/domain/All 451 TLDs on rdap.identitydigital.services
IANA record updated
IANA record.directory in the IANA root zone database

How to look up a .directory domain

The quickest way is to type the domain into the search box above: W.is queries the .directory registry and shows the result in a readable format. You can also query the registry yourself from a terminal.

RDAP lookup

The .directory RDAP endpoint is https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/domain/. RDAP returns structured JSON over HTTPS (RFC 9082 and RFC 9083); append the domain name to the endpoint:

curl -H 'Accept: application/rdap+json' https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/domain/example.directory

Which protocol does W.is use?

IANA lists no port-43 WHOIS server for .directory, so W.is looks up .directory domains over RDAP. If the RDAP server returns an error or leaves out data, W.is may still try a legacy WHOIS server. Since January 28, 2025, ICANN no longer requires gTLD registries to run a WHOIS service, and RDAP is the authoritative source of gTLD registration data.

New to the protocols? Read what RDAP is and how it compares in RDAP vs WHOIS.

Other TLDs on rdap.identitydigital.services

rdap.identitydigital.services provides RDAP for 451 TLDs, including .directory. Here are 30 of the other 450:

See all TLDs using rdap.identitydigital.services in the RDAP server list

Frequently asked questions

What is the WHOIS server for .directory?

IANA lists no WHOIS server for .directory. Registration data for .directory domains is available over RDAP instead, at https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/domain/.

Does .directory support RDAP?

Yes. The .directory RDAP endpoint is https://rdap.identitydigital.services/rdap/domain/. Append a domain name to it to get the registration data as JSON. W.is uses this endpoint first for every .directory lookup.

How do I check who owns a .directory domain?

Enter the domain in the search box on this page. W.is shows the registrar, registration and expiration dates, status codes and name servers reported by the .directory registry. Owner (registrant) details are often redacted for privacy; in that case the registrar is usually the way to reach the owner. Our guide on how to find a domain owner covers the other options.

When does a .directory domain expire?

Each .directory domain has its own expiration date, set by how long it was registered or renewed for. Look the domain up on W.is to see the expiration date reported by the registry. As with other ICANN-contracted TLDs, a .directory registration term can be at most 10 years. Our domain expiration guide explains what happens after a domain expires.